California Cops Get Power to Ticket Driverless Cars

It's May 2nd.

Welcome in.

This is Global News Today, where the world meets AI.

I'm Corey with the story.

California's Department of Motor Vehicles just dropped new rules for driverless cars,

letting cops finally ticket them for breaking traffic laws.

Starting July 1st, police can hit the manufacturers with a notice of non-compliance when their

autonomous vehicles mess up on the road.

This is the biggest update yet on self-driving tech in the state.

These changes come from a broader 2024 law that's tightening the reins on the industry.

Officials say it's the most thorough set of regulations for AVs anywhere in the country,

aimed at keeping streets safer as these robo-taxes roll out.

More.

Cops have been scratching their heads over how to handle driverless cars that run reds or

block lanes with no human driver to pull over.

Last year during a huge San Francisco blackout, waymo vehicles got stuck in intersections,

making traffic chaos even worse.

Now companies like Waymo and Tesla, which test their self-driving rides in places like

the Bay Area and LA, have to respond to police or emergency.

Calls in 30 seconds flat, they'll face penalties too if their cars wander into active emergency

zones.

With California pushing the envelope on this tech, these rules balance innovation and safety,

making sure the future of driving doesn't leave everyone.

Felt in the dust.