California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws
4 hours ago
- #Autonomous Vehicles
- #Traffic Regulations
- #Public Safety
- California DMV announces new regulations allowing police to issue citations for traffic violations by driverless cars starting 1 July.
- Police can directly notify the AV manufacturer, requiring companies to respond to emergency calls within 30 seconds, with penalties for entering active emergency zones.
- Reports of AV traffic violations include illegal U-turns, vehicles stalling during blackouts, obstructing emergency responses, and difficulty in holding driverless cars accountable without a driver.
- Regulations support California’s leadership in AV technology and prioritize public safety, as cited in DMV’s comprehensive national AV regulations.