California police can start ticketing driverless cars this July
California police will be able to ticket driverless cars starting July 1 under new rules adopted by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The new regulations aim to address frustrations with driverless cars, which have been involved in 978 reported collisions in California since 2014.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has adopted new rules for autonomous vehicles, allowing police to issue traffic tickets to driverless cars and require manufacturers to move them during emergencies. The regulations comply with a 2024 law expanding oversight of the technology. As of April 24, 2026, the California DMV has received 978 reports of autonomous vehicle collisions dating back to 2014. Waymo, owned by Alphabet, has deployed driverless taxi services in several major cities, including Los Angeles and San Francisco. The new rules aim to address frustrations with driverless cars, which have been involved in incidents such as illegal U-turns and stopping in flooded roadways. Manufacturers will receive a 'Notice of AV Noncompliance' for traffic violations committed by their vehicles.
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