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California To Issue Violation Tickets For Autonomous Vehicles Starting In July

May 1, 2026

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California To Issue Violation Tickets For Autonomous Vehicles Starting In July

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Beginning in July, California's DMV will enforce new regulations requiring autonomous vehicles, including Waymo and Tesla Robotaxis, to receive moving-violation tickets for noncompliance. Issued to manufacturers rather than occupants, these notices aim to clarify liability and improve public safety following previous ambiguities regarding how law enforcement interacts with driverless cars. Additional requirements mandate extensive pre-road testing distances and stricter emergency protocols for the industry.

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