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California Hits Tesla Cybercab and Robotaxi Driverless Cars With New Law
01 May 2026 | Abstracted from Teslarati
California will soon allow police to ticket driverless vehicles directly, closing a major enforcement gap. Starting July 2026, autonomous fleets like Tesla's Robotaxi and Cybercab can receive violations when their cars break traffic laws, with repeat offenses risking permit limits or suspension. The rule treats the company as the driver, giving regulators clearer oversight as AV deployments scale.
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