A white Jaguar I-Pace stopped in the middle of the road in Beverly Hills, irritating the driver of a Mercedes G-Class behind it. According to the videographer, a man hit the back of the Jaguar, possibly out of frustration or hoping it would make the car move.

Seconds later, the robotaxi started moving again. But a Ford Explorer police car driving right behind took action when the Jaguar made an awkward, illegal left turn.

Seemingly confused by the flashing red and blue lights behind it, the robotaxi pulled over.

It's unclear exactly what happened after an officer got out and approached the Jaguar, but they likely spoke to a remote operator by phone as there was no one in the car.

According to the Washington Post, autonomous vehicles are currently exempt from traffic tickets in California, as these violations must be handled by a driver.

However, this policy is about to change. Starting in 7/2026, police will be able to issue "notices of autonomous vehicle noncompliance" to self-driving car companies when their vehicles break traffic laws. This means that instead of only being able to penalize drivers, law enforcement will be able to directly hold companies accountable for their autonomous vehicles' violations.

This new approach aims to address the growing number of incidents involving self-driving cars, especially in areas where they are being tested and deployed, like San Francisco. The notices will serve as a way to hold companies responsible for the actions of their vehicles and encourage better compliance with traffic regulations.

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