Aight, so check it. California, land of sunshine and tech bros, is finally gettin' around to regulatin' these driverless cars. Word on the street is, they gonna start issuing tickets to the companies behind these things when they breakin' traffic laws. About damn time, cuz these bots been wildin' out here.

The DMV talkin' 'bout some new rules, effective July 1st. They sayin' police can now hit the manufacturers with a 'notice of AV noncompliance' when these cars run a red light or do some other dumb sh*t. It's like, you can't just let these robots roll around doin' whatever they want, ya dig?

The DMV be braggin' 'bout how these new rules are 'the most comprehensive AV regulations in the nation'. Bet. But let's see if they actually enforce 'em. It ain't 'bout makin' rules, it's 'bout makin' sure these companies ain't playin' games with our safety.

Now, the cops can cite AV companies for movin' violations. On top of that, these companies gotta respond to calls from the police and emergency folks within 30 seconds. That's like, less time than it takes to order food on DoorDash. And if these robocars enter emergency zones, they gonna get fined. That's what's up. Gotta keep the streets clear for the homies.

DMV Director Steve Gordon said somethin' 'bout California leadin' the nation in AV technology and being committed to public safety. That's cool and all, but we need to see action, not just hear words.

Waymo and Tesla, them the main players in this game. Waymo got them robotaxis cruisin' around the Bay Area and LA, and Tesla out here testin' their self-driving stuff. Now they gotta play by the rules, just like everybody else.

Remember that time in San Bruno when a Waymo AV made an illegal U-turn? The cops couldn't do nothin' 'cause there was no driver to ticket. Now they can hit the company with the bill. Hopefully, it's a fat one. That's that get back.

And let's not forget that San Francisco blackout when a bunch of Waymo vehicles got stuck in intersections and made traffic even worse. The fire department been complainin' 'bout these robotaxis gettin' in the way of emergencies too. So, yeah, these regulations are long overdue.

Real talk though, is this gonna make a difference? Are these companies gonna take this seriously, or are they gonna find a way around the rules? Only time will tell. But for now, it's good to see California steppin' up and tryin' to keep these robocars in check. Just hope it ain't too late.

Sources: * California Department of Motor Vehicles * San Bruno Police Department