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Driverless Waymo Car Pulled Over by Police After Traffic Violation

Phoenix police stopped an autonomous vehicle that drove into oncoming traffic due to confusing construction signage.

Overview

  • The driverless Waymo car ran a red light and entered opposing traffic lanes in Phoenix.
  • Police were unable to issue a citation as the vehicle had no driver.
  • Waymo stated the incident was caused by inconsistent construction signage.
  • Body-cam footage shows the officer's surprise upon discovering the car was driverless.
  • Waymo has previously faced scrutiny for safety concerns with its autonomous vehicles.