Waymo Driverless Cars Accumulate Nearly 600 Parking Tickets in San Francisco

San Francisco issued $65,065 in fines to Waymo vehicles in 2024 for parking violations, highlighting challenges in autonomous vehicle operations.

Waymo's fleet of over 300 driverless vehicles in San Francisco received 589 parking citations in 2024, totaling $65,065 in fines.
Violations included parking in prohibited areas, obstructing traffic, and failing to comply with street-cleaning restrictions.
Waymo stated that many tickets occurred during passenger drop-offs or while vehicles were briefly parked between trips.
The company is working to improve its systems to reduce parking violations, emphasizing safety as a top priority.
California law currently prevents autonomous vehicles from being fined for moving violations, but changes allowing such penalties will take effect in July 2026.