TECH - Alphabet's Autonomous Vehicle Unit Waymo Faces Scrutiny Over Traffic Violations | Benzinga
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Waymo self-driving vehicles following reports of potential traffic safety law violations.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has commenced the inquiry into around 444 Waymo vehicles, prompted by 22 incidents, including 17 collisions.
These incidents involved the vehicles disobeying traffic safety control devices and exhibiting unexpected behavior near these devices, leading to crashes, Reuters reported.
The agency’s probe is part of a broader examination into self-driving vehicle performance, including General Motors Co’s (NYSE:GM) Cruise and Amazon.com Inc’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Zoox.
Waymo, in response, emphasized its safety record and commitment ...