Wire›2026 05 02›California To Begin Ticketing Driverless Cars That Violate Traffic Laws

The Wire/May 2, 2026

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California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws

Under the new rules, police will be able to issue tickets directly to the car's manufacturer when an autonomous vehicle breaks a traffic law.

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California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic lawsUnder the new rules, police will be able to issue tickets directly to the car's manufacturer when an autonomous vehicle breaks a traffic law.
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