BBC News | California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. California’s Department of Motor Vehicles will begin ticketing autonomous vehicles that break traffic laws, with the new regulations taking effect on 1 July. Under the rules, police can issue a “notice of AV non‑compliance” directly to a vehicle’s manufacturer, require a response within 30 seconds, and impose penalties if the AV enters active emergency zones. The measures are part of a broader 2024 law aimed at tightening oversight of driverless‑car technology. The change follows incidents in which Waymo robotaxis made illegal U‑turns, stalled during a San Francisco blackout, and obstructed emergency responders, leaving officers unable to issue traditional tickets because there is no driver. The DMV says the regulations, which also apply to other testers such as Tesla, are the nation’s most comprehensive framework for ensuring public safety as autonomous vehicles become more common on California roads. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clypjx3rg2go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #SteveGordon #Waymo #Tesla