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Tesla has been expanding its Robotaxi service, and its purpose-built Cybercab is now offering limited rides in Austin. The Cybercab is designed to operate without a steering wheel or pedals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That raises some fascinating legal questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a driverless car speeds, runs a red light, or makes an illegal turn, who gets the ticket?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it causes a wreck, who is responsible?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And here is an interesting question: What happens if someone has been drinking, gets into the back seat of a truly driverless car, enters a destination, and lets the car take them home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could that person still be charged with DWI?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an attorney who handles traffic matters across Texas, I think these questions are going to become increasingly important as automated vehicles become more common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Gets a Traffic Ticket When a Driverless Car Breaks the Law in Texas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas lawmakers have actually provided a fairly direct answer to this question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under current Texas Transportation Code Section 545.454, when a qualifying automated driving system is engaged, the automated driving system is considered the operator of the vehicle for purposes of complying with traffic and motor vehicle laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More importantly, if the automated vehicle commits a traffic violation, the citation is generally issued to the vehicle’s owner or, when the vehicle is operating commercially under a state authorization, to the authorization holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So imagine a fully autonomous taxi goes through a red light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There may be passengers inside the vehicle, but none of them are actually driving it. Under Texas law, the passenger would not automatically become responsible for that traffic violation simply because he or she happened to be riding in the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a commercial driverless vehicle, the citation could instead go to the company or other entity authorized to operate that vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is a major change from the traffic ticket system most of us have known our entire lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally, an officer identifies the person behind the wheel and issues the citation to that driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a truly autonomous vehicle, there may be no person behind the wheel at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Law Recognizes Vehicles That Do Not Have a Human Driver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas law allows qualifying automated vehicles to operate with the automated driving system engaged even when no human driver is physically present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The law also says that a licensed human driver is not required when the qualifying automated driving system is operating the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commercial driverless operations have additional requirements. Among other things, the operator must receive authorization from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to transport passengers or property commercially without a human driver. The vehicles must also meet requirements involving registration, recording equipment, safety systems, and liability coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This distinction matters because not every Tesla with an automated driving feature is legally a driverless car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system still requires an attentive human driver who is prepared to take control. Tesla itself states that the supervised system does not make the vehicle autonomous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is very different from a vehicle operating at a level where no human driver is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Happens If a Driverless Car Causes an Accident?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This question is more complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that Texas specifies who receives a traffic citation does not necessarily determine who ultimately has civil responsibility for injuries or property damage after a crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas requires automated vehicles operating with their automated systems engaged to carry the liability coverage or self-insurance required for their type and use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But imagine a driverless vehicle causes a collision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on what happened, several questions could become important:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Was the automated driving system operating properly?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Was the vehicle maintained properly?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Did the software make the decision that led to the collision?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Did a human passenger interfere with the vehicle?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Did another driver cause or contribute to the accident?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Was there a mechanical or software defect?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Which company owned or operated the vehicle?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The answers could potentially involve the vehicle owner, the company operating the autonomous fleet, an insurance company, a manufacturer, another driver, or other parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In other words, receiving the traffic citation and being legally responsible for all damages from the accident are not necessarily the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Every crash would need to be evaluated based on its specific facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Can You Get a DWI While Riding in a Driverless Car in Texas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This may be the most interesting question of all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Texas Penal Code Section 49.04 says a person commits DWI if the person is intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The word “operating” is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Now combine that with the automated vehicle law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When a qualifying automated driving system is engaged, Texas law says that the automated driving system is the operator of the vehicle<\/strong> for purposes of traffic and motor vehicle laws. Texas law also recognizes that the vehicle may operate without a human driver physically present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Suppose someone goes out to dinner, drinks too much, gets into the back seat of a fully autonomous vehicle, enters their home address, and never takes control of the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Are they “operating” the motor vehicle for purposes of the Texas DWI statute?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That is a much more complicated question than it would be in a traditional car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Entering a destination is not the same thing as steering, braking, accelerating, changing lanes, or controlling the vehicle. Texas’ automated vehicle statute specifically distinguishes the real-time driving task from strategic decisions such as choosing destinations or waypoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That does not mean I would tell someone that getting drunk and climbing into any Tesla is automatically safe from a DWI charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The facts matter enormously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Driverless Is Not the Same as Driver Assistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This is probably the most important point for Texas drivers to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There is a huge legal difference between sitting in a truly autonomous vehicle and using a driver-assistance system that still requires you to supervise the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If the system requires you to remain attentive and take control when necessary, you may still be considered the person operating the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You cannot simply turn on a supervised driving feature, climb into the back seat after drinking, and assume the technology protects you from a DWI arrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A purpose-built autonomous taxi with no steering wheel or pedals presents a very different situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That distinction will become increasingly important as more levels of automation appear on Texas roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What If the Passenger Takes Control?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The analysis could change quickly if a passenger begins controlling the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, suppose an automated vehicle allows a human occupant to take control and an intoxicated passenger does so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Once that person begins performing part or all of the driving task, the situation becomes very different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Texas law defines a “human driver” of an automated vehicle as a natural person who controls all or part of the dynamic driving task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That means questions about DWI, traffic violations, or responsibility after a collision could depend heavily on exactly what the person was doing at the moment of the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Driverless Cars Will Create New Traffic Law Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Technology often moves faster than the legal questions surrounding it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Texas has already updated its Transportation Code to account for Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 automated driving systems, and the state now has specific rules addressing automated vehicle operators, citations, commercial authorization, and insurance requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But real-world situations will continue to raise questions that are not always answered by a single statute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Was the automated system actually engaged?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Was a human controlling any part of the vehicle?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Was the technology fully autonomous or merely supervised?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Who owned the vehicle?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Who held the authorization to operate it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Those details could make a major difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Frequently Asked Questions About Driverless Cars in Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Who gets a speeding ticket if a driverless car is speeding in Texas?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    When a qualifying automated driving system is engaged, Texas law generally provides that the citation is issued to the vehicle owner or, for certain commercially operated autonomous vehicles, the authorization holder rather than a passenger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Can I get a DWI if I am drunk in the back seat of a driverless car?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    It depends on the circumstances. Texas DWI law requires that the intoxicated person be operating a motor vehicle. A passenger in a truly autonomous vehicle who does not control the driving task presents a different legal question from someone using a supervised driving system or taking control of the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Who is responsible if a driverless car causes an accident?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    That depends on what caused the collision. The vehicle owner, fleet operator, insurer, manufacturer, another driver, or other parties could potentially be involved. The person or company receiving a traffic citation is not automatically the only party who may be responsible for damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Questions About a Texas Traffic Ticket? Talk With Me Before You Pay It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Driverless technology is changing quickly, and Texas traffic law is changing with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you receive a traffic citation involving an automated vehicle, assisted-driving technology, or another unusual situation, do not assume you understand the consequences simply because the ticket looks routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I can help you understand your options and determine what steps may make sense in your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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