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California Enforces Driverless Car Laws Starting 2026

10/1/2025

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California's law lets police issue notices for driverless-vehicle violations starting July 2026, requiring companies to set up emergency contact lines.
San Bruno police pursue legislation to address inability to ticket autonomous vehicles.
Waymo recall involves over 1,200 vehicles; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating.
Waymo is aware of the incident and is reprogramming to prevent violations.

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Story summary

California's law lets police issue notices for driverless-vehicle violations starting July 2026, requiring companies to set up emergency contact lines.
San Bruno police pursue legislation to address inability to ticket autonomous vehicles.
Waymo recall involves over 1,200 vehicles; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating.
Waymo is aware of the incident and is reprogramming to prevent violations.