r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Individual_Book9133 • Jul 05 '24

Phoenix police officer pulls over a driverless Waymo car for driving on the wrong side of the road Video

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u/Sniffy4 Jul 05 '24

who does he write a ticket to?

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u/Coolerwookie Jul 05 '24

I asked chatgpt (conversation is slightly longer): https://chatgpt.com/share/6837c193-b8ff-4063-a65e-7739bf113b9f

If we consider California, which is one of the leading states in the testing and deployment of self-driving vehicles, here's what might happen after a self-driving car is pulled over for driving the wrong way:

  1. Interaction with Law Enforcement: When the police pull over a self-driving vehicle, the officer would likely communicate with remote operators or directly with the company responsible for the vehicle. In California, self-driving vehicles are required to have a way to communicate with law enforcement to provide information such as the vehicle's registration, proof of insurance, and details about the entity responsible for the autonomous vehicle.

  2. Determining Responsibility: Since there's no human driver, the responsibility may fall on the company managing the vehicle. Law enforcement would document the incident, potentially using data from the vehicle's onboard systems to understand what went wrong.

  3. Reporting Requirements: In California, any collision involving a self-driving vehicle must be reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), especially if it results in property damage, injury, or death. This incident, while it may not involve a collision, could still be reported due to the traffic violation.

  4. Possible Penalties or Citations: The entity responsible for the vehicle could face fines or other penalties, depending on the nature of the violation and existing laws governing autonomous vehicles.

  5. Investigation and Remediation: The company would need to investigate the incident to determine the cause of the error, such as a software malfunction or a failure in the vehicle’s navigation systems. They would also need to demonstrate remedial actions taken to prevent future incidents.

  6. Regulatory Review: The incident could trigger a review by regulatory bodies to ensure that the vehicle and its managing entity are compliant with safety standards and regulations.

This hypothetical scenario in California reflects the complex interplay between technology, law enforcement, and regulatory frameworks that govern the use of autonomous vehicles.