Autonomous vehicle (AV) technology companies like Tesla, Waymo, and Zoox will have to provide first responders with local, on-the-ground support when their robotaxis cause problems under a new California law. The companies could also face penalties if a robotaxi blocks police or firefighters for more than 30 minutes. Senate Bill 1246, which was signed into
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Jonathan Morrison issued a directive to autonomous vehicle (AV) developers on Wednesday, stating that it is unacceptable for their vehicles to interfere with first responders or authorities. Morrison noted in the letter that the agency has “identified a clear pattern of driverless autonomous vehicles interfering with law enforcement
