The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced Tuesday that it has suspended GM-owned Cruise’s permits to operate driverless vehicles in the state — effective immediately. The suspension was based on several safety-related issues. It isn’t yet clear if the move is related to an incident earlier this month when a Cruise robotaxi pinned a pedestrian under its tire after another car’s hit-and-run.
According to an emailed statement the California DMV supplied to Engadget, the suspension was based on safety-related regulations. These include:
13 CCR §228.20 (b) (6) - Based upon the performance of the vehicles, the Department determines the manufacturer’s vehicles are not safe for the public’s operation.
13 CCR §228.20 (b) (3) - The manufacturer has misrepresented any information related to safety of the autonomous technology of its vehicles.
13 CCR §227.42 (b)(5) - Any act or omission of the manufacturer or one of its agents, employees, contractors,
