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May 2, 2026
California to Enforce Traffic Laws on Driverless Cars
- California's DMV introduces rules enabling police to cite AV manufacturers for traffic violations starting July 1.
- Companies must respond to police within 30 seconds during emergencies and face penalties for entering active zones.
- The regulations aim to ensure public safety as the state leads in autonomous vehicle technology.
2 Sources
- California police can start ticketing driverless cars this JulyMay 2, 2026 at 12:17 PM · The Hill
- California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic lawsMay 2, 2026 at 3:31 PM · BBC