Waymo got pulled over. What happens next in Phoenix?
A Waymo autonomous vehicle in Phoenix was briefly in the wrong lane due to construction signage issues. Police couldn't cite the driverless car. Waymo emphasizes safety features and Arizona's autonomous vehicle testing environment.
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In Phoenix, a Waymo autonomous vehicle was pulled over by a police officer after driving into oncoming traffic and running a red light. The vehicle encountered construction signage issues, leading it into the wrong lane for about 30 seconds. The police were unable to issue a citation to the driverless car. Waymo vehicles are equipped to sense emergency vehicles and can unlock doors and roll down windows when stopped. First responders can communicate with operators through an intercom or a dedicated phone number. Passengers are advised to cooperate with police and follow instructions from the operator. Arizona has approved around a dozen autonomous vehicle companies for testing. While self-driving cars offer mobility benefits, safety concerns persist, with incidents prompting investigations and regulatory actions. Waymo claims its data shows autonomous vehicles have fewer accidents than human drivers. Other companies like Cruise and Uber have faced challenges with safety regulations and incidents in Arizona.
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7 commentsIf my parked car gets a ticket, they put it on the windshield. It's not some stupid response like "unable to issue citation to car with no one in it." Since the window was open, they could also tape it on the dash or put it on the driver's seat.
There is no reason why Waymo should not get a citation and be forced to appear in court to explain themselves, just like everyone else. That is why the courts exist. But lazy cops seem to prevent this from happening.
Dashcam footage of what the car actually did would be pretty helpful in understanding what actually happened.
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