California Police Can Start Ticketing Driverless Cars
California's Department of Motor Vehicles has adopted new rules allowing police to issue traffic tickets to driverless cars, effective July 1. The rules aim to address concerns about robotaxis blocking roadways and obstructing emergency response vehicles.
California police will soon be able to issue traffic tickets to driverless cars like Waymo robotaxis. The state's Department of Motor Vehicles adopted new rules for autonomous vehicles, in accordance with a 2024 law. The rules, effective July 1, address challenges posed by driverless cars, such as blocking roadways and obstructing emergency response vehicles. Waymo taxis have been involved in incidents, including blocking intersections during a power outage in San Francisco and obstructing an ambulance in Austin, Texas. The new rules establish a process for law enforcement to issue citations to manufacturers, and the DMV may restrict, suspend, or revoke operating permits for noncompliance. Manufacturers are expected to put plans in place for communicating with local emergency officials and complying with directives.
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