AV Companies Might Be in Trouble Now as Cops Start Ticketing Driverless Cars

California has updated DMV rules so autonomous vehicles can now be ticketed for traffic violations.

AVs that fail to yield to emergency personnel within 30 seconds can face permit suspension.

The change closes a loophole that had shielded driverless cars from normal traffic enforcement.

The move puts pressure on companies like Waymo and Tesla’s robotaxi efforts to improve compliance and safety.