New California DMV Rules Allow Autonomous Vehicles to Be Cited

Updated regulations aim to enhance safety and oversight.
New California DMV Rules Allow Autonomous Vehicles to Be Cited
Waymo driverless vehicles charge at a Waymo charging station in Santa Monica, Calif., on May 30, 2025. Daniel Cole/Reuters
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SAN FRANCISCO—Driverless vehicles such as Waymo robotaxis could be ticketed for moving violations, according to updated autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations approved by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on April 28, to enhance safety, oversight, and enforcement requirements.

The new rules allow law enforcement agencies to cite the companies that own the AVs for traffic violations committed by their vehicles.