""I think it's a great standard that's set in place," said Sgt. Scott Smithmatungol of the San Bruno Police Department. "I truly wish that it was kind of set-in-place when all this testing kind of started. I mean, if human drivers are to be held accountable or held to a standard, I think autonomous vehicles and the autonomous vehicle companies should as well.""
"The changes also allow local officials to restrict autonomous vehicle access to certain areas during emergencies and open the door to expanded testing of autonomous freight vehicles."
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced new regulations for autonomous vehicles, enabling law enforcement to issue citations for moving violations without a human driver present. Local officials can restrict access to these vehicles during emergencies, and the regulations facilitate expanded testing of autonomous freight vehicles. The DMV aims to enhance public safety with these changes, addressing previous uncertainties regarding police interactions with driverless cars. Companies like Waymo are reviewing the new rules, which are seen as a necessary standard for accountability in autonomous vehicle operations.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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