Companies must address self-driving car interference with emergency vehicles, US says

The NHTSA head said self-driving companies must quickly address a “clear pattern” of driverless vehicles interfering with law enforcement and first responders. The statement implies heightened regulatory scrutiny and potential compliance costs for autonomous-vehicle operators.

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The NHTSA head said self-driving companies must quickly address a “clear pattern” of driverless vehicles interfering with law enforcement and first responders. The statement implies heightened regulatory scrutiny and potential compliance costs for autonomous-vehicle operators.