The bill aimed at reducing traffic deaths would have mandated beeping alerts in vehicles exceeding the speed limit by 10 mph, positioning California as a pioneer in such regulations.
Governor Newsom's veto highlighted concerns over federal preemption, stating, 'imposing state-level mandates at this time risks disrupting these ongoing federal assessments' on vehicle safety standards.
Opponents of the bill argued that regulations concerning vehicle safety should be uniformly decided at the federal level, emphasizing that California's market influence could inadvertently raise costs for consumers.
California's historical ability to shape national policy is significant, with past decisions on emission standards prompting widespread changes among automotive manufacturers in response to state regulations.
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