California to start issuing tickets to manufacturers of traffic‑violating driverless cars
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- Category: Technology
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 11:31 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
BBC World News reports that new regulations will allow police in California to automatically ticket the manufacturer of an autonomous vehicle when it breaks traffic laws. The policy shifts liability from drivers to manufacturers and is set to begin later this year. The move is presented as a way to enforce safety standards for driverless cars.
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