Robotaxis blocking police or firefighters for over 30 mins may be fined in the US

California has passed a law requiring autonomous vehicle companies such as Tesla, Waymo and Zoox to provide local support when robotaxis cause problems or block emergency responders. Companies could face penalties if a robotaxi obstructs police or firefighters for over 30 minutes. The law aims to improve safety and response times after several incidents involving disabled or disruptive robotaxis.