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markodochartaigh

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1. They really allowed driverless cars on the road

Reply to groundloop (Original post)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 11:58 PM

Sep 29

Last edited Tue Sep 30, 2025, 03:05 PM - Edit history (1)

without foreseeing and making plans for this obvious eventuality?

Edit: I just heard on Thom Hartmann that California did pass a law but it doesn't take effect until next year.

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California police stumped after trying to ticket driverless car for illegal U-turn [View all] groundloop Sep 29 OP

They really allowed driverless cars on the road markodochartaigh Sep 29 #1

'They' will release anything, irregardless of the potential dangers... OldBaldy1701E Sep 30 #11

None of the stuff produced by tech bros seems to have any planning involved. travelingthrulife Sep 30 #14

I would assume the owner of the vehicle is responsible .. SarcasticSatyr Sep 30 #2

+ struggle4progress Sep 30 #3

I disagree Polybius Sep 30 #8

In the land of commercial motor vehicles ... mwooldri Sep 30 #9

The company should pay ? JI7 Sep 30 #4

umm.. Seems these cars would have to be programmed to read LOTS of typical road signs such as riversedge Sep 30 #5

Depending on where the sign was posted Old Crank Sep 30 #6

The script-kiddies might be old enough to have learned to drive dickthegrouch Sep 30 #7

My truck "reads" speed limit signs. mwooldri Sep 30 #10

I thought speed limit data on your dash was gps driven. Old Crank Sep 30 #15

I suppose it depends on the car? mwooldri Sep 30 #17

Wait, the car "saw" the police lights and pull over for the ticket? nt EX500rider Sep 30 #12

Well then Waymo CEO should get the ticket IbogaProject Sep 30 #13

I've received a ticket in the mail when I went thru a red light that had a camera. 70sEraVet Sep 30 #16