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California approves driverless delivery service
California has given the go-ahead for a commercial driverless delivery service for the first time.
Robotics start-up Nuro plans to start its driverless delivery operations as early as next year.
It previously tested its R2 vehicles in the state in April, but the permit will let it charge people for its service.
The firm s vehicles will be limited to 35mph (56km/h), and will be restricted to operating in fair weather conditions.
“We will continue to keep the safety of the motoring public in mind as this technology develops.”
Nuro was founded by two former Google engineers and has funding from Japanese firm Softbank.
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By David Estrada, Chief Legal and Policy Officer at Nuro
I was 15 when I got my first computer, a Commodore 64. Thatâs late by todayâs standards, but it was the dawn of the personal computer age. That rudimentary machine introduced me to what would be a lifelong passion for applying technology to solve problems. Hindsight is always 20/20, but many decisions Iâve made in my life â including learning basic coding on that C64 â paved a path that would lead me to join Nuro today as the companyâs Chief Legal and Policy Officer. Iâm thrilled to begin workingâ¦
CHP: Drivers need to heed new traffic laws starting January 1
Beginning Jan. 1, several new laws will go into effect, including safe space for emergency vehicles and rescuing children from hot cars, that Inland Empire residents need to heed, the California Highway Patrol said today.
Assembly Bill 2285, which the governor signed into law in September, establishes potential fines for motorists who do not slow down and, whenever possible, change lanes when encountering a Caltrans vehicle, tow truck or any emergency vehicle with lights flashing on a highway.
Previously, penalties were only imposed when violators failed to take precautions and make safe space for fire and law enforcement vehicles. The new law clarifies that Caltrans equipment and tow trucks conducting operations on a highway be given the same courtesy.