California DMV suspends Cruise's driverless deployment and testing permits as not safe for public operation
[REGULATORY ACTION]Oct 24, 2023 · Cruise · Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) · Dallas
Failure Mode
REGULATORY ACTION
Event Date
Oct 24, 2023
Primary Entity
Cruise
Robotic Platform
Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt)
Jurisdiction / Location
Dallas
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On Oct 24 2023 the California DMV immediately suspended Cruise's autonomous-vehicle deployment and driverless-testing permits, finding the vehicles not safe for public operation and that Cruise had misrepresented safety information / withheld video of the Oct 2 pedestrian-dragging crash. The safety-driver testing permit was unaffected; the suspension preceded Cruise's nationwide fleet pause and eventual wind-down. Source: California DMV statement (dmv.ca.gov); TechCrunch.
System & Fleet Architecture
Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/
- Inspect Filing
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/news-and-media/dmv-statement-on-cruise-llc-suspension/
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/news-and-media/dmv-statement-on-cruise-llc-suspension/
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in California DMV suspends Cruise's driverless deployment and testing permits as not safe for public operation?
On Oct 24 2023 the California DMV immediately suspended Cruise's autonomous-vehicle deployment and driverless-testing permits, finding the vehicles not safe for public operation and that Cruise had misrepresented safety information / withheld video of the Oct 2 pedestrian-dragging crash. The safety-driver testing permit was unaffected; the suspension preceded Cruise's nationwide fleet pause and eventual wind-down. Source: California DMV statement (dmv.ca.gov); TechCrunch.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on October 24, 2023 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in California DMV suspends Cruise's driverless deployment and testing permits as not safe for public operation?
Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) by Cruise is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Dallas.
Has anyone responded to California DMV suspends Cruise's driverless deployment and testing permits as not safe for public operation?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of California DMV suspends Cruise's driverless deployment and testing permits as not safe for public operation?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.