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San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan drafting cost-recovery fee legislation to fine AV companies for impeding emergency response

San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan is drafting legislation to impose financial consequences on autonomous vehicle companies when their vehicles interfere with emergency operations, including false emergency reports and impeded emergency response. The SF Fire Department has documented 31 internal incident reports involving AVs blocking emergency routes.

Mayor Daniel Lurie and the city attorney are supporting the measure, expected to be presented to the Board of Supervisors in the coming months. This is a local regulatory action distinct from the federal NHTSA directive issued July 8, 2026.

Occurred 2026-07-11 · Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA · Waymo · Sacramento, California, USA · Robotaxis

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  1. https://abc7news.com/post/san-francisco-may-soon-fine-autonomous-vehicle-companies-including-cruise-waymo-impeding-emergency-response/19483310/ · 2026-07-11

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What happened in San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan drafting cost-recovery fee legislation to fine AV companies for impeding emergency response?
San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan is drafting legislation to impose financial consequences on autonomous vehicle companies when their vehicles interfere with emergency operations, including false emergency reports and impeded emergency response. The SF Fire Department has documented 31 internal incident reports involving AVs blocking emergency routes. Mayor Daniel Lurie and the city attorney are supporting the measure, expected to be presented to the Board of Supervisors in the coming months. This is a local regulatory action distinct from the federal NHTSA directive issued July 8, 2026.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on July 11, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan drafting cost-recovery fee legislation to fine AV companies for impeding emergency response?
Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.
Has anyone responded to San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan drafting cost-recovery fee legislation to fine AV companies for impeding emergency response?
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What is the current status of San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan drafting cost-recovery fee legislation to fine AV companies for impeding emergency response?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-14

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Last reviewed 2026-07-14

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