California halts permits for self-driving cars.
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
4:15 PM – Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has suspended the permits for General Motors’ Cruise driverless cars and ordered the company to remove its cars from state roads, citing public safety concerns.
The suspension went into effect immediately on Tuesday, halting operations at the company that had been running a “robotaxi” service in the state.
Cruise vehicles have faced criticism from lawmakers and the public after a series of concerning incidents.
According to Cruise, the decision to suspend the licenses came after the DMV reviewed an incident that happened on October 2nd.
One of Cruise’s self-driving vehicles attempted to brake but was unable to avoid hitting a pedestrian who was hit by another car and hurled into the path of the driverless vehicle. Cruise explained the accident in a statement.
“A human hit and run driver tragically struck and propelled the pedestrian into the path of the AV.”
Despite applying the brakes, the AV still collided with the pedestrian.
“When the AV tried to pull over, it continued before coming to a final stop, pulling the pedestrian forward,” the company said.
“Our teams are currently doing an analysis to identify potential enhancements to the AV’s response to this kind of extremely rare event,” it added.
In response to the DMV’s decision to suspend permits, Cruise said it is complying with the suspension by pausing operations of driverless AVs in San Francisco.
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What were the concerns raised by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regarding General Motors’ Cruise driverless cars?
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has recently taken the decision to suspend the permits for General Motors’ Cruise driverless cars and ordered the company to remove its vehicles from state roads, citing concerns for public safety. This suspension took effect immediately, halting the operations of Cruise, which had been running a “robotaxi” service in the state.
Cruise’s driverless vehicles have faced criticism from lawmakers and the public following a series of concerning incidents. The decision to suspend the licenses came after the DMV reviewed an incident that occurred on October 2nd. In this incident, one of Cruise’s self-driving vehicles attempted to brake but was unable to avoid hitting a pedestrian. The pedestrian had been hit by another car and was propelled into the path of the driverless vehicle. Cruise explained the accident in a statement, stating that “a human hit and run driver tragically struck and propelled the pedestrian into the path of the AV.” Despite applying the brakes, the driverless vehicle still collided with the pedestrian.
Cruise has expressed its commitment to cooperating with the DMV’s decision and complying with the suspension by pausing the operations of its driverless autonomous vehicles. The company is currently analyzing the incident in order to identify potential enhancements to the vehicle’s response in such extremely rare events.
This suspension by the California DMV demonstrates the importance of ensuring the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles. As companies continue to develop and test self-driving technology, it is crucial that they prioritize the well-being of pedestrians and other road users. The incident involving Cruise’s driverless vehicle highlights the need for continuous evaluation and improvement of autonomous systems.
The DMV’s decision serves as a reminder that despite the advancements in self-driving technology, there are still challenges to overcome before widespread adoption can occur. It also emphasizes the importance of regulatory bodies in monitoring and enforcing safety standards in this emerging industry.
General Motors’ Cruise is not the only company facing scrutiny and regulatory actions regarding its autonomous vehicles. Other companies, such as Uber and Tesla, have also had incidents involving their driverless vehicles that have raised concerns regarding their safety and reliability.
As autonomous vehicles become more prevalent on our roads, it is crucial for regulators, manufacturers, and developers to work together to ensure that these vehicles are safe, reliable, and capable of protecting pedestrians and other road users. While the development of driverless technology holds great potential for improving transportation efficiency and reducing accidents caused by human error, it is important that safety remains the top priority in the pursuit of this innovation.
The suspension of permits for General Motors’ Cruise driverless cars by the California DMV serves as a reminder that thorough testing, evaluation, and improvement of autonomous systems are necessary to guarantee public safety. It is imperative that companies working on autonomous vehicles take these incidents seriously and work relentlessly to address any shortcomings, thus paving the way for a future where autonomous vehicles can be safely integrated into our transportation systems.
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