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Robotaxis Can't Run from the Law: New California DMV Rules Allow Police to Ticket <b>Driverless</b> Cars

CA, US & World Robotaxis Can’t Run from the Law: New California DMV Rules Allow Police to Ticket Driverless Cars SAN FRANCISCO, CA — For the first time in California history, autonomous vehicles (AVs) can no longer hide behind their software when they break the rules of the road. New Department of Motor Vehicles regulations, effective today, May 1, allow law enforcement to issue traffic citations directly to the companies operating driverless cars. The updated rules come after a string of high-profile incidents in Northern California, including robotaxis stalling in busy intersections and obstructing emergency vehicles. Under the new framework, if a vehicle like a Waymo robotaxi commits a moving violation, police can issue a notice to the manufacturer. Beyond simple traffic stops, the DMV is tightening the leash on how these companies interact with first responders. A new "30-second rule" requires AV companies to answer calls from police, firefighters, or other emergency officials within half a minute. Companies also face stiff penalties if their vehicles enter active emergency zones. "This is going to force them to do it better," said Ahmed Banafa, an engineering professor at San Jose State University. "This is the only way you can force a company to improve—through accountability." The move toward stricter oversight is being echoed in the State Senate. Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) has introduced Senate Bill 1246, which aims to add even more human guardrails to what he calls "unfinished technology." His bill would mandate specific ratios for remote operators, ensuring there is always a human "near" the car, even if they aren't in the driver's seat. "We want those remote operators to understand California laws just like we’d want a human driver to understand them," Cortese stated. While the AV industry has praised the broader regulations for providing a "clear

May 2, 2026 · via nbcpalmsprings.com

<b>Self-driving</b> cars will no longer go scot-free in California as penalties go into effect

For years, California’s streets have hosted a quiet double standard: a human driver caught making an illegal U-turn got a ticket, but a driverless car doing the same thing got away with it, with perhaps a call to the manufacturer. That changes now. The California DMV has announced what it calls the most important autonomous vehicle regulations in the United States. For the first time, self-driving cars can now be formally cited for breaking traffic laws (via Futurism). What exactly can authorities do now? Quite a lot, actually. Under the new rules, authorities can issue a “Notice of AV Noncompliance” directly to manufacturers whenever their autonomous vehicle (AV) commits a moving violation. All the notices add up as a formal paper trail that feeds into the DMV’s permit review process. Beyond traffic citations, AV companies are bound to respond to first-responder calls within 30 seconds, provide access to manual override systems, and comply with emergency geofencing directives (clearing restricted zones within two minutes of being notified). If self-driving carmakers fail to comply, they risk suspension of permits, fleet size restrictions, speed caps, and geographic operation limits, all of which could have a negative effect on the companies’ operations and revenue. Does this affect self-driving trucks, too? The same set of regulations also opens California roads to heavy-duty self-driving vehicles for the first time, with new permits now available for trucks weighing over 10,000 pounds. Aurora, which has been operating autonomous freight trucks in Texas, has welcomed the development. What’s good is that AV companies have until summer 2026 to comply with the new communication, after which, the DMV’s enforcement kicks in. Given that the robotaxi services in America are scaling quickly, establishing a citation system tied directly to operating permits could keep things in check. The regulations, in totality, were

May 2, 2026 · via digitaltrends.com

<b>Autonomous trucks</b> are hitting U.S. roads.

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Schaeffler &amp; CiDi Mining <b>Truck Autonomy</b> Partnership

The Engineering Logic Behind Autonomous Electric Mining Haulage The mining industry does not transform in sudden leaps. It shifts through a sequence of compounding pressures: tightening safety mandates, labour market constraints, decarbonisation commitments, and the relentless economics of moving more material at lower cost per tonne. Autonomous haulage technology has been building against each of these pressures simultaneously, yet the sector has lacked a single cohesive model that brings electric drivetrain precision and field-validated autonomy software under one co-developed framework. Understanding why that gap exists, and how the Schaeffler and CiDi mining truck autonomy partnership attempts to close it, requires working through the engineering logic from the ground up. When big ASX news breaks, our subscribers know first Two Technology Pillars, One Structural Gap Most autonomous mining truck solutions on the market today sit in one of two categories: aftermarket autonomy kits retrofitted onto existing diesel platforms, or OEM-integrated systems where the truck manufacturer controls both hardware and software. Neither model is purpose-built for the convergence of electrification and autonomy as co-designed engineering disciplines. The partnership formalised between German automotive supplier Schaeffler and Chinese autonomous driving firm CiDi on April 29, 2026 targets this gap directly. Under the agreement, both companies are designated as strategic suppliers and preferred customers for one another, creating a bilateral commercial structure that incentivises sustained technical co-development rather than transactional engagement. Both organisations maintain operations in Changsha, China, a city increasingly recognised as a significant centre for intelligent transportation research and autonomous vehicle development in the country. The division of technical responsibility reflects each company's core competency: - Schaeffler contributes electric drive systems, mechatronics hardware, and the systems integration expertise needed to link drivetrain components into a cohesive, controllable platform. - CiDi contributes autonomous driving software built specifically for mining haul environments, including mixed-fleet management

May 2, 2026 · via discoveryalert.com.au

Army Picks Carnegie Robotics To Be <b>Autonomy</b> Provider For Heavy Logistics <b>Trucks</b>

The Army has picked Carnegie Robotics as the winner of its program to integrate autonomous driving capability on heavy logistics trucks, with an aim to issue prototypes to a unit by mid-fiscal year 2027. Carnegie Robotics will now serve as the prime vendor on the Autonomous Transport Vehicle System (ATV-S) following the latest phase of the competitive development process that also included self-driving technology startup Forterra. The Army’s Capability Portfolio Executive (CPE) Mission Autonomy said Carnegie Robotics’ solution “demonstrated the… Recommended Textron Nabs DIU Award For Small USVs In Support Navy Experiment Trending Congress Updates Munitions Fired Represent Most of $25 Billion Spent By Pentagon on Iran War So Far Munitions fired in the two-month old “Operation Epic Fury” against Iran represent most of the $25 billion cost the Pentagon has incurred thus far in the conflict, the acting Defense […] Slotkin: Pentagon Should Use Anthropic’s Mythos To Spot Cyber Security Gaps The Pentagon should be using Anthropic‘s recently announced Mythos artificial intelligence model to spot gaps in cyber security, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) said on Tuesda. “I think the thing that […] Budd And Shaheen Bill Would Authorize 329 F-15EX Fighters Two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), have introduced the Airpower Acceleration Act, which would authorize multi-year procurements of […] HASC’s Wittman Sees ‘Challenging’ Push For $350B In Reconciliation Funds, Wants Sustained Defense Increase NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.– Congress’ work to pass $350 billion in reconciliation funds to support the Trump administration’s push for a $1.5 trillion fiscal year 2027 defense topline is “going to […]

May 1, 2026 · via defensedaily.com

California approves testing of <b>driverless</b> semi-<b>trucks</b> despite union pushback

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The California Department of Motor Vehicles has approved testing of heavy-duty autonomous vehicles, including semi-trucks, on the state's roads. William Hall, owner of Coyote Container at the Port of Oakland, supports the move. RELATED: Driverless cars can now get citations; autonomous trucks get testing green light in new CA DMV rules "I believe in technology providing more jobs for all of us, so I think it's a good thing with trucking," Hall said. "You ask any trucking company what their biggest problem is, it's usually the drivers. It's finding drivers, it's keeping drivers and it's keeping them safe and keeping them out of accidents. Those things are all, with automated trucks and driverless trucks, are easier to deal with." Teamsters California criticized the decision in a statement. "Make no mistake: this is just the beginning of Teamsters California's fight for good jobs and safety on our roads," the statement said. "The DMV's decision to rush forward with driverless heavy-duty trucks is reckless, and we will use every tool necessary to stop it - including taking this fight to the courts." WATCH: 'A Driverless Tomorrow': From farming to mining, self-driving trucks are how humans do basic tasks This week, for the first time, a driverless commercial truck delivered freight, completing a 230-mile route from Houston to Dallas on time. Timelapse video of that drive shows no one in the cab. The company, Bot Auto, argues that autonomous trucks are the future. Since there are no drivers, they don't face fatigue or need breaks, reducing overall costs. "We go where sometimes humans do not want to go. I-45 is very challenging. There's a lot of traffic," said Al Tete Xiao, VP of engineering at Bot Auto. Aurora, a Silicon Valley-based company, has been testing self-driving trucks in Texas since

May 1, 2026 · via abc7.com

The Ghost in the Machine: <b>Autonomous Trucks</b>, or When 80000 Pounds of Freight Drives Itself

The Ghost in the Machine: Autonomous Trucks, or When 80,000 Pounds of Freight Drives Itself The Ghost in the Machine: Autonomous Trucks, or When 80,000 Pounds of Freight Drives Itself The future of freight transportation arrived quietly in the dead of night on April 29, 2026, when a fully autonomous truck completed a 231-mile journey from the Houston area to Hutchins, Texas, carrying a commercial load. What made this run historic was not the distance or the cargo, but the absolute absence of human intervention. There was no safety driver behind the wheel, no in-cab observer monitoring the systems, and no remote operator guiding the vehicle via joystick. It was just pure artificial intelligence navigating an 80,000-pound machine through the complexities of Interstate 45. This milestone represents a monumental leap for the autonomous trucking industry, proving that driverless commercial freight is no longer a theoretical concept confined to test tracks. However, as we stand on the precipice of this technological revolution, we must ask ourselves: Are we truly ready to share our public highways with ghost trucks? The allure of efficiency and cost savings is undeniable, but the potential dangers and risks associated with fully autonomous commercial vehicles demand rigorous scrutiny. The Promise of the Driverless Highway To understand the momentum behind autonomous trucking, one must look at the staggering economic projections. The global autonomous truck market was valued at approximately $46.77 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach nearly $140 billion by 2033. Proponents argue that self-driving trucks could deliver up to $9 billion in annual consumer savings by 2035, driven by reduced fuel costs and increased operational efficiency. The recent Texas run was a stark demonstration of this potential. Departing shortly after 1:00 a.m. and arriving before 5:00 a.m., the truck completed the four-hour journey on schedule,

May 1, 2026 · via sacramentoinjuryattorneysblog.com

California approves testing of <b>driverless</b> semi-<b>trucks</b> despite union pushback

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- The California Department of Motor Vehicles has approved testing of heavy-duty autonomous vehicles, including semi-trucks, on the state's roads. William Hall, owner of Coyote Container at the Port of Oakland, supports the move. RELATED: Driverless cars can now get citations; autonomous trucks get testing green light in new CA DMV rules "I believe in technology providing more jobs for all of us, so I think it's a good thing with trucking," Hall said. "You ask any trucking company what their biggest problem is, it's usually the drivers. It's finding drivers, it's keeping drivers and it's keeping them safe and keeping them out of accidents. Those things are all, with automated trucks and driverless trucks, are easier to deal with." Teamsters California criticized the decision in a statement. "Make no mistake: this is just the beginning of Teamsters California's fight for good jobs and safety on our roads," the statement said. "The DMV's decision to rush forward with driverless heavy-duty trucks is reckless, and we will use every tool necessary to stop it - including taking this fight to the courts." WATCH: 'A Driverless Tomorrow': From farming to mining, self-driving trucks are how humans do basic tasks This week, for the first time, a driverless commercial truck delivered freight, completing a 230-mile route from Houston to Dallas on time. Timelapse video of that drive shows no one in the cab. The company, Bot Auto, argues that autonomous trucks are the future. Since there are no drivers, they don't face fatigue or need breaks, reducing overall costs. "We go where sometimes humans do not want to go. I-45 is very challenging. There's a lot of traffic," said Al Tete Xiao, VP of engineering at Bot Auto. Aurora, a Silicon Valley-based company, has been testing self-driving trucks in Texas

May 1, 2026 · via abc7news.com

Aurora Innovation Jumps on Hirschbach's 500-<b>Truck Autonomous</b> Freight Plan

Aurora Innovation(NASDAQ:AUR), a developer of self-driving technology for various vehicle types and applications, closed Thursday at $5.88, up 15.52%. The stock moved higher after news of an expanded Hirschbach partnership outlining 500 Aurora Driver-powered trucks and a potential multi-year revenue stream in the hundreds of millions. Investors will be following closely regarding the execution of the planned commercial rollout. The company’s trading volume reached 59.2 million shares, which is about 208% above compared with its three-month average of 19 million shares. Aurora Innovation went public in 2021 and has fallen 41% since its IPO. How the markets moved today The S&P 500(SNPINDEX:^GSPC) rose 1.02% to finish Thursday at 7,209, while the Nasdaq Composite(NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) gained 0.89% to close at 24,892. Among autonomous vehicle technology peers, Alphabet(NASDAQ:GOOGL) closed at $381.94 (+9.97%) and Tesla(NASDAQ:TSLA) finished at $381.63 (+2.37%), reflecting strong interest in advanced mobility platforms. What this means for investors Aurora Innovation shares climbed after the company and Hirschbach Motor Lines announced a non-binding plan to scale up to 500 Aurora Driver-powered trucks for Hirschbach’s autonomous fleet, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. The proposed deployment envisions up to 500 million driverless miles and a multi-year revenue opportunity in the hundreds of millions of dollars, while final commercial terms remain subject to binding agreements. The announcement gives Aurora a clearer path from early freight operations toward commercial autonomous trucking, but the stock’s next test is whether these plans translate into binding commitments and actual revenue from delivering paid, driverless miles. Future updates on binding customer commitments, actual truck deployments, and paid driverless miles on commercial routes will determine whether the Hirschbach plan becomes a sustainable and repeatable source of revenue. Should you buy stock in Aurora Innovation right now? Before you buy stock in Aurora Innovation, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock

May 1, 2026 · via theglobeandmail.com

Stock Market Today, April 30: Aurora Innovation Jumps on Hirschbach's 500-<b>Truck</b> ...

NASDAQ: AUR Key Data Points Aurora Innovation (AUR +15.52%), a developer of self-driving technology for various vehicle types and applications, closed Thursday at $5.88, up 15.52%. The stock moved higher after news of an expanded Hirschbach partnership outlining 500 Aurora Driver-powered trucks and a potential multi-year revenue stream in the hundreds of millions. Investors will be following closely regarding the execution of the planned commercial rollout. The company’s trading volume reached 59.2 million shares, which is about 208% above compared with its three-month average of 19 million shares. Aurora Innovation went public in 2021 and has fallen 41% since its IPO. How the markets moved today The S&P 500 (^GSPC +1.02%) rose 1.02% to finish Thursday at 7,209, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +0.89%) gained 0.89% to close at 24,892. Among autonomous vehicle technology peers, Alphabet (GOOGL +10.06%) closed at $381.94 (+9.97%) and Tesla (TSLA +2.45%) finished at $381.63 (+2.37%), reflecting strong interest in advanced mobility platforms. What this means for investors Aurora Innovation shares climbed after the company and Hirschbach Motor Lines announced a non-binding plan to scale up to 500 Aurora Driver-powered trucks for Hirschbach’s autonomous fleet, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. The proposed deployment envisions up to 500 million driverless miles and a multi-year revenue opportunity in the hundreds of millions of dollars, while final commercial terms remain subject to binding agreements. The announcement gives Aurora a clearer path from early freight operations toward commercial autonomous trucking, but the stock’s next test is whether these plans translate into binding commitments and actual revenue from delivering paid, driverless miles. Future updates on binding customer commitments, actual truck deployments, and paid driverless miles on commercial routes will determine whether the Hirschbach plan becomes a sustainable and repeatable source of revenue.

Apr 30, 2026 · via fool.com

Ryder System's Q1 bolstered by contractual sales

Dive Brief: - Ryder System posted stronger-than-expected Q1 results, buoyed largely by momentum in its contractual sales portfolio, according to its April 23 earnings report. - CEO John Diez said during an earnings call that more than 90% of Ryder’s revenue now comes from long-term contracts, with contractual sales in the quarter reaching some of the most robust levels the transportation company has seen in recent years. - “That really gave us some confidence and encouragement that, ‘Hey, customers are coming back in. They're looking to add fleet and make commitments,’” Diez said. Dive Insight: Ryder entered 2026 facing a mixed operating environment, but its contract-heavy business model helped deliver stability in Q1 and offered signs of resilience in a still-soft freight market. The company reported Q1 operating revenue of $1 billion, flat year over year, a result of new business in omnichannel retail as well as lost business and lower volumes in automotive. Expanding contracts with existing customers — representing about 80% of the sales growth last year — insulated the company from shifting dynamics in other business segments. However, there’s at least one market condition that is creating tailwinds for Ryder’s dedicated and fleet management segments: truck driver shortages across the industry. Trucking employment fell by about 27,500 jobs from January 2025 to January 2026, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows, tightening labor availability and potentially pushing more customers to outsourced fleet solutions. “We have seen a number of inquiries and the level of commitment and activity from customers to sign up for longer-term contracts up in the quarter, which was very encouraging,” Diez said during the earnings call. “So clearly, there are signs out there that we are seeing pressure on that side that's going to bring more demand for us.” As freight conditions recover, Ryder expects

Apr 30, 2026 · via truckingdive.com

California to allow police to ticket driverless cars, update rules for <b>autonomous trucks</b>

California to allow police to ticket driverless cars, update rules for autonomous trucks FILE - Associated Press reporter Michael Liedtke sits in the back of a Cruise driverless taxi that picked him up in San Francisco's Mission District, Feb. 15, 2023. California's Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday, Oct. 24, immediately suspended operation of Cruise's driverless robotaxis in San Francisco, citing public safety after one of its cars ran over a person fatally struck by a vehicle driven by a human. (AP Photo/Terry Chea, File)

Apr 30, 2026 · via kmph.com