California Will Now Issue Traffic Tickets Directly to Driverless Cars
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The Policy Change
California will begin ticketing autonomous vehicles that violate traffic laws. In San Francisco, Waymo and other driverless cars have been observed running red lights with no driver to hold responsible.
The Legal Gap
Previously police could stop but not cite an unmanned vehicle. The new framework issues citations to the registered operator, creating direct financial liability for AV companies.
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