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Judge Orders Waymo to Halt Overnight Charging in Santa Monica Due to Noise Complaints
Key points
- Judge issued preliminary injunction against Waymo.
- Overnight charging banned from 11 pm to 6 am.
- City lawsuit cited noise, light, and traffic issues.
- Residents complained for over a year.
Court Ruling on Waymo Operations
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has granted a preliminary injunction against Waymo, preventing the autonomous vehicle company from using its charging facilities in Santa Monica overnight. The order specifically prohibits operations at the Broadway at 12th and Euclid Streets locations between 11 pm and 6 am.
Public Nuisance Lawsuit
The injunction stems from an ongoing public nuisance lawsuit filed by the City of Santa Monica. City officials and local residents asserted that the constant activity of Waymo vehicles at the charging stations generated excessive noise and light pollution, in addition to causing traffic congestion in nearby streets and alleys.
Community Impact and Complaints
Residents living near the charging stations have reported disturbances for over a year, citing continuous 'beep beep beep' sounds from backing vehicles as a significant source of disruption. The affected charging stations are situated across from a private school and in close proximity to residential buildings.
Immediate Effects
Following the implementation of the court order, residents in the vicinity have already noted a reduction in disturbances, indicating an immediate impact from the restriction on overnight charging activities.
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A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has issued a preliminary injunction against Waymo, prohibiting the company from operating its charging facilities overnight in Santa Monica. This ruling follows a public nuisance lawsuit filed by the City of Santa Monica, citing noise, light pollution, and traffic congestion from Waymo's autonomous vehicles.