Self-driving GM Cruise stopped by police in San Francisco

There has been plenty of debate as to who’s responsible when a driverless autonomous car is involved in an accident. But now a new dilemma has surfaced… who takes the rap when one is pulled over by police?

The issue came to a head after police in San Francisco stopped a self-driving Cruise car for not having its headlights on.

The General Motors subsidiary has been operating free robotaxi rides in the city since February, but while passengers are becoming accustomed to being ferried about with no driver, it seems law enforcement have yet to get their head fully round the idea.

In the video, the Cruise car is seen initially pulling over to the side of the road and stopping as an officer approaches the driver’s side, before starting up and crossing an intersection and then stopping again.

The incident clearly amazed bystanders with one voice audible on the video saying there “ain’t nobody in it” and another exclaiming “are you serious?”

One officer is then seen making a phone call, while two others take a closer look at the vehicle, all to a soundtrack of laughter from those watching from the other side of the road.

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