Californians Express Opposition to Speed Limiting Devices for Safety, According to SEMA Poll
California's SB 961, a bill that proposes new cars and trucks to be equipped with speed limiting devices starting in 2027, may face challenges in gaining support from the state's voters, according to a survey commissioned by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA).
The survey, conducted by Rodriguez Gudelunas Strategies in mid-February, found that 69% of respondents oppose SB 961. This opposition remains strong across various demographics and political affiliations.
Over 70% of Generation Z, Millennial, and Generation X voters, two-thirds of younger "Boomers" aged 60-66, and 79% of Republicans oppose the bill. The opposition also extends to 63% of Democrats, 69% of independent voters, and a majority of voters across the political spectrum, including 70% of moderate voters, 64% of progressives, 58% of liberals, and 79% of conservatives.
SEMA President and CEO Mike Spagnola stated that Californians want to control their cars, not have them controlled. "There's not much Californians agree on these days, but this survey shows they resoundingly oppose this bad policy," continued Spagnola.
The survey results suggest that SB 961 has not gained majority support across age groups and party lines. Only 12% of likely voters strongly support the bill, while over half (51%) of likely voters strongly oppose it.
The California Democratic Party, environmental groups like the Sierra Club, and several consumer safety organizations support Senator Scott Wiener's SB 961 bill. However, SEMA urges California legislators to listen to the voters they represent and shelve SB 961.
SB 961 is set for a hearing in the Senate Transportation Committee on April 9, 2024. The survey on SB 961 is fully representative of likely 2024 California voters, providing a clear indication of the challenges that SB 961 may face in gaining support.
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