There Auto Be A Law Waymo's People Problem
Mar 19, 2026
They dig into a surge in hit-and-run incidents and why drivers flee crash scenes. They debate alcohol detection tech, accuracy disputes, and non-immobilizing countermeasures. They detail harassment of Waymo vehicles, the limits of software fixes, and enforcement challenges. They examine driverless semis, phantom braking risks, cargo theft concerns, and broader commercial vehicle safety gaps.
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Crash Notification Reveals Hit and Run Drivers
- Automated crash notification systems can identify hit-and-run vehicles because the crashed vehicle itself can call 911.
- Michael Brooks argues these systems act like a tattletale that helps law enforcement find drivers who flee scenes.
DADS Makers Claim Far Higher Accuracy Than NHTSA States
- Claims that alcohol-detection tech is far from ready may understate industry results like Six Sigma performance.
- Michael Brooks notes DADS developers reported Six Sigma (99.9997%) accuracy, far above the 99.9% NHTSA used as a concern point.
Phase In Alcohol Detection With Warnings First
- Deploy transitional DADS features instead of full immobilization to test accuracy and reduce false-positive harm.
- Fred Perkins suggests using honking and flashing warnings first so police can investigate without stranding drivers.