Technology9/30/2025The Guardian

California police stumped after trying to ticket driverless car for illegal U-turn

California police stumped after trying to ticket driverless car for illegal U-turn

In San Bruno, California, police officers encountered a unique situation when they pulled over a driverless Waymo vehicle for making an illegal U-turn. The officers were unsure of how to proceed, as their "citation books don't have a box for 'robot'." The incident occurred during a DUI enforcement operation, and the police department shared a photo of an officer examining the autonomous vehicle. The article highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement when dealing with self-driving cars, which do not have a traditional driver to issue a ticket to. This incident raises questions about the legal and practical implications of enforcing traffic laws in the era of autonomous vehicles.

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