Overview

• Waymo's automated driving system is under scrutiny for 17 crashes and 5 traffic law violations.
• No injuries were reported in the incidents, which involved stationary objects like gates and parked cars.
• NHTSA's investigation is the first step toward a possible recall of Waymo vehicles.
• Waymo has previously issued a voluntary recall and software update to address specific issues.
• The probe is part of a broader effort by NHTSA to regulate autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles.