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There Auto Be A Law

Center for Auto Safety
Tesla
Autonomous Vehicles
Waymo
NHTSA
Automatic Emergency Braking
Ford
Electric Vehicles
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Safety Regulations
Pedestrian Safety
Safety Standards
Self-Driving Cars
Road Safety
Data Privacy
Traffic Fatalities
Artificial Intelligence
Zoox
New York City
Automated Vehicles
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety

A discussion on auto safety issues and technological developments, in hopes of providing consumers and enthusiasts with a better understanding of modern vehicles, safety systems, and current issues in the auto industry.

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Phil Koopman is back. Federal regulators warned autonomous vehicle operators to fix dangerous interactions with first responders and promised meetings and recall pressure, sparking debate over NHTSA’s limited tools and the need to preserve state enfo... more

Waymo has a rough July 4th in San Francisco: robotaxis roll over live fireworks, one catches fire, and a traffic jam forms with a long line of stalled vehicles; in another case, two 15-year-olds ride one while allegedly drinking and shooting projecti... more

Regulators consider letting self-driving vehicles skip manual brake pedals—raising alarms about emergencies and unproven safety metrics. Tesla settles a deadly crash case as critics blast BS safety claims. Meanwhile, “quality” awards and China-car fe... more

A New York Times deep dive ties the rise of huge pickups and SUVs to pedestrian deaths, spotlighting poor visibility and high hoods that “punt” people into a run-over path, while lawmakers push the Pedestrian Protection Act to force tougher federal s... more

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Omar Zoubi
Head of Taskus, specializes in human-in-the-loop services for robotaxis
Taskus
Episode: Human in the loop and better dummies
Mike Nelson
Attorney and auto safety expert
Nelson Law
Episode: Mike Nelson Returns: Unpacking Auto Safety Challenges
George Iny
Executive Director of the Automobile Protection Association of Canada
Automobile Protection Association of Canada
Episode: Ask a Canadian with George Iny
Missy Cummings
Director of George Mason University's Autonomy and Robotics Center
George Mason University
Episode: Missy Cummings: Insights into Self-Driving Tech and Safety
Janette Fennell
Fan of the show and former guest
kidsandcars.org
Episode: Robo Rides and Recall Realities
Dr. Emily Thomas
Manager of the Auto Safety Department at Consumer Reports Auto Test Center
Consumer Reports
Episode: Rerun - Backseat safety with Dr. Emily Thomas of Consumer Reports
Dr. Jonathan Gitlin
Senior automotive writer for Ars Technica
Ars Technica
Episode: A Dive into Automotive Safety with Dr. Jonathan Gitlin
Jeff Wishart
Works with the Arizona Commerce Authority and the Science Foundation Arizona.
Arizona State University
Episode: Rerun: Self Driving Cars Explained
Phil Koopman
Professor at Carnegie Mellon University with over 25 years of experience in self-driving car safety.
Carnegie Mellon University
Episode: Rerun: Self Driving Cars Explained

Hosts

Anthony Cimino
Host of There Auto Be A Law / Center for Auto Safety
Michael Brooks
Executive Director / Executive Director of the Center for Auto Safety
Fred Perkins
Chief Engineer

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Another podcast pandering to the EV industry.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Schmitty Bear
    a year ago
  • Fun and insightful and reasonable audio quality!

    Podcast Addict
    saywhat
    3 years ago
  • Great minus the snark

    Substantive content is great but the snark is…a lot. Especially from the host. Wish they would tone that down since it detracts from the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    !!Listener123!!
    United States3 years ago
  • Auto safety can be fun!!

    Great discussions about issues that affect everyone who drives, rides in or might potentially get run over by a car.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WesWannabe
    United States4 years ago
  • Finally some good content that cuts out the ads

    I’m loving the podcast. Had no idea that there is so little regulation with all the cool system in cars today. I thought that there had to be some level of testing. But no it seems every car company can put whatever “advanced” system it wants in place and not test it.

    Fun. Smart and funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    APC123apc
    United States4 years ago

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Appreciation for ad-free insights or fewer ads in recent episodes is common.
Listeners appreciate rigorous critiques of AV tech and recalls, with practical safety takeaways.
Some fans mention the humor keeps heavy topics engaging, though a few note high intensity snark.

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Suddenly Unavoidable, a AV PR story.
Q: Why is this a hard thing to fix?
The issue relates to understanding the context of signs and stop behaviors, which are difficult for AI systems to interpret accurately.
Mike Nelson Returns: Unpacking Auto Safety Challenges
Q: What ideas do we need to consider in terms of vehicle safety regulation?
We need to explore different avenues, like better monitoring of driver behavior and introducing technology that alerts others when a vehicle is out of control.
Mike Nelson Returns: Unpacking Auto Safety Challenges
Q: What are the four contributors to the unsafe environment?
The four contributors are speeding or acceleration, distraction, impairment, and vehicle weight.
Tesla lies, coverups and expanded nonsense
Q: Was Tesla's lawyer breaking some sort of ethical guidelines?
Whether or not they break ethical guidelines depends on what they knew about Tesla's actions in terms of hiding data.
Tesla lies, coverups and expanded nonsense
Q: Can you just explain the difference between compensatory and punitive damages?
Compensatory damages are for compensating the victim's family for losses due to the event, while punitive damages serve as an additional penalty for reckless conduct.

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A sharp, consumer-centered discussion of auto safety technologies, regulatory questions, and real-world incidents shaping how people drive today. Episodes frequently critique autonomous driving claims, probe safety testing and recalls, and spotlight how marketing versus reality impact consumer trust. The hosts mix technical analysis with candid humor, aiming to arm listeners with practical safety tips and a clearer view of who's responsible when things go wrong. Noteworthy are its recurring critiques of AV claims, attention to regulatory dynamics, and a consistent emphasis on transparency and accountability in the auto industry.

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