DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison is leading a measure that would increase road safety by providing an alternative of driving privileges for high-risk speeders and reckless drivers who are facing a license suspension.

According to a study conducted by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administration, roughly 75% of dangerous drivers facing standard penalties, like license suspension, continue to drive anyway.

To combat this, the measure would establish the Intelligent Speed Assistance Program to provide an alternative for drivers facing license suspension. The measure would offer certain high-risk speeding or reckless drivers whose driving has resulted in a conviction to install speed-limiting devices in their vehicles as a condition of driving privileges.

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

An intelligent speed device is an in-vehicle technology device that uses GPS and speed limit data to limit or prevent speeding above a posted speed limit.

Under the legislation, someone convicted of high-speed or reckless driving would be given the option to enroll in the program for a period of six months to one year.

House Bill 4948 would also require the Illinois Secretary of State to establish and administer the program and supervise device installation and compliance. In addition, the measure would also clarify that law enforcement is able to inspect the devices.

“By providing alternatives to license suspensions, we are ensuring our roadways are safe from the dangers posed by high-speed and reckless drivers and promoting public safety,” said Morrison.

House Bill 4948 passed the Senate Transportation Committee Tuesday.