A Georgia state trooper went viral after admitting to a driver that he had no idea how to handle a traffic accident involving a Waymo self-driving car. The incident, which unfolded on the side of a highway, is now raising questions about how prepared law enforcement really is for the growing presence of autonomous vehicles on public roads.
The unusual situation was captured by TikTok creator @chosendesserts, who was involved in the crash. She shared a video while pulled over on the shoulder, explaining that she had been stuck there for an unusually long time as Georgia State Police tried to figure out what to do.
It’s surprising how much delay a minor accident can cause when automated technology is involved. The creator said she waited for more than an hour because the responding officer was completely unsure how to proceed, according to the Daily Dot.
Her insurance premium is gonna get Waymo higher
“I literally been sitting here for a whole hour because I got into an accident with a Waymo,” she said in the video. The situation showed little progress. “The officer has been in his car for 30 minutes. He said this is his first Waymo accident, and he don’t know what to do either.”
Hearing that kind of uncertainty is the last thing anyone wants after an accident. In a follow-up post, the driver clarified that the confusion went far beyond a single officer.
She explained that the issue affected the entire department. “The whole department didn’t know what to do. That’s why it took him an hour cause they all had to figure it out.” She added that recording the experience felt natural because there was little else she could do in the moment.
@chosendesserts
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The situation reflects poorly on Waymo, with critics calling it negligent that a company operating autonomous vehicles across multiple states hasn’t put clear, immediate protocols in place for police handling crashes. While accidents involving regular vehicles follow familiar procedures, adding a driverless car can make liability and reporting unclear, even for authorities.
New technology can’t simply be placed on public roads without training the people responsible for managing emergencies. While some drivers are uneasy about it, the dashcam in every Waymo could help clarify what happened in this case.
@chosendesserts
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Many commenters encouraged the driver to seek compensation from Waymo, arguing that the lack of clear guidance or easily accessible support for law enforcement represents a serious safety and procedural failure.
@chosendesserts
Replying to @OrdinaryKyy how can I be mad when yall waymo funny than I am?
Naturally, the internet also leaned into humor. Some users made puns about the company’s name, joking that the driver should have “paid Waymo attention,” while another commented, “You finna get Waymo money,” hinting at a possible settlement. The jokes lightened the tone, but they didn’t take away from the bigger concern the incident revealed.
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