NHTSA demands autonomous vehicle companies fix first responder interference by end of July

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a directive demanding autonomous vehicle developers present solutions to a documented pattern of driverless cars interfering with emergency responders by the end of July. Administrator Jonathan Morrison cited incidents of AVs blocking ambulances, driving into active emergency scenes, and failing to recognize flashing lights, flares, and traffic cones. While no specific companies are named, the incidents closely match documented Waymo robotaxi incidents. No penalties were specified for non-compliance, but the agency drew a parallel to fines and jail time faced by human drivers who impede emergency operations. Separately, NHTSA announced proposed updates to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards that would remove requirements for windshields, sun visors, and brake pedals, potentially enabling purpose-built robotaxis from Tesla and Zoox.

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