# Waymo’s Parking Ticket Problem | Austin News

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-09-16T22:29:11+00:00
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## Resource

Waymo’s self-driving cars are parking ticket magnets in Austin, racking up 123 citations between August 2024 and July 2026—way more than any other AV company. Most tickets? For illegal parking in tow-away zones or unpaid meters. The city blames robotaxis lingering in travel lanes during pickups/drop-offs, causing traffic chaos. Austin’s rolling out curb management tweaks to fix it. Waymo admits fault, says they’re refining their software based on real-world driving—and paying every ticket like a regular driver, no special treatment. Parking officers have to handle AVs differently (tickets go on the windshield, not the car), and courts are adapting to prosecute these autonomous vehicles for moving violations too. It’s a messy learning curve for everyone. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/waymo-racks-up-123-parking-tickets-in-austin/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e7ad62682292e6f9 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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