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Waymo Tailgates, Tries to Pass CHP Blockade In SF While Another Drives Around With Ticket
SFist • • business
Key Points:
- Two Waymo vehicles were recorded engaging in problematic behavior in San Francisco, including one attempting to maneuver around California Highway Patrol cars on I-280 and another driving with an SFMTA parking ticket on its windshield.
- Waymo’s parking violations have surged as the company expands its fleet, with over 8,300 parking citations issued in San Francisco between January 2025 and July 2026, totaling nearly $1 million in fines.
- The most frequent parking infractions involved occupying spaces meant for specific vehicles, such as tour buses, and other violations like double parking and blocking bike lanes.
- New California regulations effective July 1 empower law enforcement to issue Notices of AV Noncompliance to autonomous vehicle manufacturers for traffic violations, requiring timely reporting to the DMV and enabling stricter oversight.
- Autonomous vehicle companies must now maintain a dedicated emergency-response line for rapid contact with remote operators, and local officials can impose geofencing and operational restrictions to manage AV safety and compliance.
