# Waymo robotaxi stopped after firearm violation detection

_Published Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 1:06 PM EDT · Robotics · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Waymo confirmed that one of its robotaxis pulled over and alerted authorities after detecting a terms-of-service violation involving a firearm, The Verge reported.

Two juvenile riders in San Francisco were arrested and taken to juvenile hall after police found a loaded AR-style ghost gun, according to the report. Waymo did not detail the detection method. The episode shows a driverless ride service using its operational controls to interrupt a trip and involve law enforcement when it identifies conduct prohibited under its service terms.

## Sources

- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/transportation/994405/waymo-pulls-over-calls-cops-on-riders-with-a-ghost-gun)

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Published: 2026-09-13T17:06:53.022Z
Story chronology: 2026-09-13T14:28:12.000Z
Retrieved: 2026-10-28T22:11:00.411Z
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