Waymo also allows programs their vehicles to do an "alternating cross"
4-way stop pattern which is commonly used in practice, but not
technically legal.
(Where pairs of vehicles will cross a 4 way stop in perpendicular
directions, regardless of the exact order of arrival). [As well as
nosing into the intersection to signal intent....)
So a lot of self driving vehicles have to have "commonly used, but
illegal" behavior as an option.
But yes, having an explicit checkbox "let my car roll stop signs" seems
like a legally questionable engineering choice.
Jay
On 2/1/22 11:08, Peri Hartman via EV wrote:
Tesla recall: ‘Full Self-Driving’ software runs stop signs
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/tesla-recall-full-self-driving-software-runs-stop-signs/
Tesla is recalling nearly 54,000 cars and SUVs because their “Full
Self-Driving” software lets them roll through stop signs without coming
to a complete halt.
...
The recall shows that Tesla programmed its vehicles to violate the law
in most states, where police will ticket drivers for disregarding stop
signs. A spokesman for the Governors Highway Safety Association, which
represents state highway safety offices, said he is not aware of any
states that allow rolling stops.
...
The “rolling stop” feature let the Teslas go through all-way stop signs
as long as the owner enabled the function. The vehicles have to be
traveling below 5.6 mph while approaching the intersection, and no
“relevant” moving cars, pedestrians or bicyclists can be detected
nearby. All roads leading to the intersection had to have speed limits
of 30 mph or less, the documents said. The Teslas would then be allowed
to go through the intersection at 0.1 mph to 5.6 mph without coming to a
complete stop.
...
Peri
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