Waymo Robotaxi Makes Illegal U‑Turn Near San Francisco
Police near San Francisco say a Waymo self‑driving vehicle made an illegal U‑turn, prompting a CBS News investigation into accountability when autonomous vehicles break traffic laws. The incident, shown and reported in a CBS News video by senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave, has spurred questions about operator responsibility, local enforcement, and whether current rules and oversight suffice as more robotaxis hit U.S. roads.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Police near San Francisco reported that a Waymo self‑driving vehicle executed an illegal U‑turn.
- CBS News published a video report (by Kris Van Cleave) highlighting the incident and the broader issue of accountability for autonomous vehicles.
- The occurrence raises regulatory and public‑safety questions about how driverless cars are monitored and how traffic violations are enforced.