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Waymo detects firearm terms of service violation, pulls over vehicle, and alerts police to juvenile riders possessing a ghost gun
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A Waymo vehicle pulled over and contacted emergency services after detecting a terms of service violation involving a firearm, leading to the arrest of two juvenile passengers found with a loaded AR-style assault rifle.
This event demonstrates that autonomous vehicles can actively enforce terms of service by stopping the ride and summoning law enforcement. For operators and riders, this shifts the vehicle from passive transport to an actively monitored environment where policy violations trigger police intervention.
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Waymo pulled over the vehicle after detecting a violation of its terms of service involving a firearm.
San Francisco police conducted a high-risk vehicle stop and found a loaded AR-style assault rifle, suspected marijuana, and mace spray.
This follows a previous July incident where Waymo contacted police about teens drinking and shooting toy guns in a vehicle.
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