SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois is one step closer to addressing high-risk speeders.

A bill on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could create an intelligent speed assistance program within the Secretary of State's office as an alternative to license suspension for dangerous drivers.

The plan requires drivers who commit two offenses within a year to install the speed limiting device in their vehicle.

This comes as 75% of people with suspended licenses continue to drive.

"Our current methods are not working," said Rudy Faust from Families for Safe Streets. "The intelligent speed assistance program is a practical and equitable step towards saving lives of both drivers and vulnerable road users without limiting mobility."

The Secretary of State would notify drivers that their license would be suspended until they complete the program. Participants would also pay $30 per month to use the speed limiting device.

House Bill 4948 passed out of the Senate on a 49-9 vote. It received a 77-24 vote in the House with one representative voting present. 

"Driving recklessly puts everyone on the road at risk of being involved in an accident," said Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest). "We need to continue our efforts to ensure high-risk drivers do not put others in danger."

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