"Here's the good news: Riding drunk in a Waymo isn't illegal. DUI laws exist to prevent impaired individuals from operating a vehicle. Since Waymo handles all the driving, a tipsy passenger isn't breaking those rules as long as they stay out of the driver's seat. In fact, Waymo promotes its service as a safer alternative for anyone who might otherwise risk getting behind the wheel."
"With 92% fewer bodily injury claims and 88% fewer property damage claims over 25 million miles, Swiss Re, one of the world's largest reinsurers, found Waymo to be significantly safer than human-driven cars. With advanced sensors that provide a 360-degree view and real-time response to traffic, the system offers a level of vigilance no tipsy human could match, making it a far safer option for anyone who's had one drink too many."
A TikTok user hailed a Waymo autonomous ride while intoxicated and captured an empty driver's seat in a viral clip. Waymo operates fully driverless vehicles using cameras, radars, and sensors to provide pickup-to-destination service. Riding drunk in a Waymo is not illegal because DUI laws prohibit operating a vehicle, but Waymo forbids consuming alcohol or having open containers and may terminate rides or ban violators. Swiss Re found significantly fewer injury and property damage claims over 25 million miles. Advanced sensors provide 360-degree awareness and real-time responses, though safety is not risk-free and lacks a human driver for intervention.
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