An Update on Warning Beacons

Today, Aurora has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to begin using cab-mounted warning beacons as an alternative to reflective triangles. The cab-mounted flashing lights indicate when a vehicle is stopped on the side of the road to warn other road users, which is similar to systems used by emergency and construction vehicles, and is a step forward for road safety. 

History has proven that innovation improves the safety of our nation's roadways. Aurora is committed to fulfilling our mission to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. As part of that mission and our commitment to transparency, we look forward to continuing work with the federal agencies and federal and state policymakers to improve transportation safety for all commercial vehicles, strengthen our supply chain, and maintain the United States’ technological edge over international competitors. Aurora will be filing a dismissal to bring a close to the challenge we filed in January.