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importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch2026-07-08T21:49:33Z

US Federal Agencies Urge Autonomous Vehicle Developers to Cease Interference with Emergency Responders

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a directive to autonomous vehicle (AV) developers, demanding they address issues where AVs interfere with emergency responders by blocking scenes, failing to recognize safety cues, and impeding first responders. The agency requires solutions by month's end and highlights recurring problems involving robotaxi operators like Waymo, though no specific companies are named.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said emergency scenes are not "edge cases."

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