Legislation would use technology to force Rhode Island’s bad drivers to take it slow

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 1,320

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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The Rhode Island State House parking lot doubled as a part of a test track Tuesday afternoon, where a Toyota Prius hatchback took several loops to and from Rhode Island’s capitol building.

But it wasn’t the car being tested. Instead, the focus was on a small device clipped to the Prius’ driver-side air vent and connected to the vehicle’s accelerator that prevents it from exceeding posted speed limits. Pressing the gas pedal to go faster …

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