California Police to Report Robotaxi Traffic Violations Starting 2026
A new law in California, effective July 1, 2026, will allow police to report traffic violations committed by autonomous taxis, also known as robotaxis, to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This change comes as robotaxis are becoming more common on California roads.
Currently, California police are unable to issue tickets to robotaxis due to the lack of a human driver. This has been highlighted in recent incidents, such as a Waymo robotaxi making an illegal U-turn in San Bruno, where police could only observe and report the violation, but not penalise it. The new law aims to address this gap by giving police the power to report such incidents to the DMV, which oversees autonomous vehicle testing and operation in the state.
The original bill proposed allowing self-driving cars to be ticketed, but the final version only permits reporting to the DMV. This means police will not be able to fine autonomous vehicles, but the DMV can take appropriate actions based on the reports received.
Starting in 2026, California police will be able to report traffic violations committed by robotaxis to the DMV. This change reflects the increasing presence of autonomous taxis on California roads and aims to ensure accountability and safety in their operation.
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