Google-owned Waymo’s robotaxis face federal safety probe over crashes, potential traffic violations
Google’s self-driving car startup Waymo is facing a preliminary investigation from federal safety regulators after its robotaxis have been linked to about 20 traffic accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Tuesday that it had received a total of 22 reports, including 17 where a self-driving Waymo vehicle was the “only vehicle” involved in […]
Police Officer Fired After Allegedly Groping Adult Entertainer In Staged Traffic Stop Scene: Report
A police officer in Tennessee was fired for allegedly groping an adult entertainer’s breasts during the filming of a staged traffic stop scene, NewsChannel 5 reported. Metro Nashville Police, a day after being made aware of the video Wednesday, reportedly fired Sean Herman, who is believed to be the officer involved due to a briefly […]
Self-driving cars could lead to a fourth, white traffic signal — or none at all: researchers
Mercedes-Benz U.S. CEO Dimitris Psilakis said drivers will be able to watch a video while the vehicle takes over driving the Claman Countdown. appearance of self-driving car Researchers say this could lead to a number of changes to traffic laws in the future, including the installation of a fourth traffic light. In addition to the […]
Utah police officer killed by semi-truck driver during traffic stop identified: ‘Died a hero’
A Utah police officer has been identified after a semi-truck driver died early Sunday after fleeing a traffic stop and hitting a police officer on the highway. Santaquin Police Sergeant Bill Hooser, 50, was remembered as a “first class officer” and a hero, as colleagues and family members said during an emotional news conference Monday. […]
Officials Investigate Alleged Fish Smugglers Who Hid Catches In Traffic Cones
Officials on Long Island conducted several investigations regarding striped bass poachers, who allegedly hid the fish in traffic cones. On April 6, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (ECO) ticketed seven individuals for catching and keeping out-of-season striped bass near Caumsett State Park in Suffolk County. Between April 7 and 9, the ECO […]
Demolition begins on I-95 bridge damaged in tanker fire, sparking traffic nightmare
Crews on Friday began demolishing a bridge in Connecticut that was severely damaged when a gasoline tanker truck crashed on Interstate 95, causing “extreme” delays and even closing a school. . Workers arrived at the Fairfield Avenue Viaduct around 3 a.m. Friday, the day after the fiery crash. A 13-mile backup was reported on the […]
New York DA issues apology after being caught berating police during traffic stop: ‘I’m disciplining myself’
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Dawley issued a public apology Monday for her actions during a violent traffic stop that went viral online. Dooley shared a pre-recorded apology video, saying he takes “full responsibility” for his actions during a videotaped traffic stop last week. “Last Monday, I betrayed the standards you and I hold ourselves […]
Upstate NY pols want DA Sandra Doorley investigated by AG James after hostile traffic stop
A hostile upstate New York district attorney who was caught on body camera footage after trying to pull a police officer over for speeding may soon have more to worry about than local authorities. The Rochester City Council wants a national investigation into Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Dawley’s belligerent conduct and sent a letter […]
Bodycam Footage Shows Blue State DA Cursing Out, Disobeying Cop After Speeding Away From Traffic Stop
A district attorney in upstate New York taunted a police officer and demanded special treatment after speeding away from a traffic stop, WHAM reported Friday. body camera footage obtained WHAM reported Friday that Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Dawley refused to stop a police officer who tried to pull her over for speeding 55 mph […]
Gisele Bündchen gets support from Surfside mayor after ‘unacceptable’ police interaction during traffic stop
Days after Gisele Bündchen broke down in tears after being accused of stalking during a traffic stop, the mayor of Surfside, Florida, is showing support for the supermodel and calling on police to do a better job of showing empathy. Mayor Charles Burkett said: “Yesterday I was disappointed to see a video of one of […]