NHTSA Investigates Waymo Self-Driving Cars After Multiple Crashes

Safety agency examines 22 incidents involving collisions and potential traffic violations by Waymo's autonomous vehicles.

Waymo's automated driving system is under scrutiny for 17 crashes and 5 traffic law violations.
No injuries were reported in the incidents, which involved stationary objects like gates and parked cars.
NHTSA's investigation is the first step toward a possible recall of Waymo vehicles.
Waymo has previously issued a voluntary recall and software update to address specific issues.
The probe is part of a broader effort by NHTSA to regulate autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles.