# Federal exemption lets driverless trucks use warning beacons

_Published Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 1:07 PM EDT · Robotics, Policy · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a five-year exemption allowing self-driving truck developers, including Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, to replace roadside warning devices with cab-mounted warning beacons, TechCrunch reports.

Federal rules ordinarily require a driver to place reflective warning triangles on the road within 10 minutes after a truck pulls over with trouble. Driverless trucks have no person aboard to perform that task. Companies had a temporary waiver while awaiting a decision; the exemption now authorizes the beacon alternative for five years.

## Sources

- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/11/techcrunch-mobility-a-roadblock-clears-for-self-driving-trucks/)

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