Self-driving Waymo pulled over by police but there’s no one to give a ticket to

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As a dedicated gamer, I’d put it this way: “In the virtual cityscape of LA, my autonomous taxi companion found itself in a heated driving dispute, but when the cop showed up, there was no one to lay a digital ticket on – just a self-driving cab with a little too much road rage!

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of self-driving cars for quite some time. Currently, they’re primarily being used as taxis and ride-sharing vehicles. Companies like Waymo and Tesla are making strides in this field, with Waymo taking a slight lead by launching their car services in the United States.

The autonomous vehicle initiative that was once under Google’s wing is active not just in California and Arizona, but also in Atlanta and Austin. However, it has encountered some challenges along the way.

In a July video, social media user kiefer_d_live disclosed an incident where a Waymo vehicle was stopped by the police following a road confrontation. The driver of a G-Wagon, apparently annoyed with the autonomous car, chose to deliver it a hit.

Waymo pulled over by police after traffic incident

In kiefer_d_live’s video, a driver of a G-Wagon became frustrated with a self-driving car, leading them to step out and tap the back of it. This action caused the Waymo vehicle to navigate incorrectly, making a turn in front of the Beverly Hills Police Department.

Absolutely not!” the TikToker exclaimed, observing as the police stopped the autonomous vehicle for a regular traffic check, “There’s no one inside!

Several law enforcement officials moved towards the vehicle, peering inside to locate a driver, yet it became apparent that no one was seated behind the wheel. “There’s no one inside,” the TikTok user exclaimed.

In that situation, many viewers were left puzzled, wondering which person would receive the ticket, or even if someone did in the first place.

In simpler terms, someone wondered who is held responsible for receiving the ticket or penalty. Another person was curious about what occurs during such an event. They questioned who the police officer communicates with and how the process unfolds. Is it as straightforward as the officer writing a ticket and mailing it to Google?

One observer pointed out that on past occasions when Waymo vehicles were stopped by the police, officers could contact operators to discuss the incident directly with a human. However, it’s uncertain how the citation is handled in such cases.

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2025-07-08 12:50