# Waymo Co-CEO Says Company Considers Footage Requests Through Formal Legal Process

By Simon Yoon

Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/57095
Published: 2026-11-14T00:39:45.000Z
Updated: 2026-11-14T00:39:45.000Z
Section: Technology

> Tekedra Mawakana said Waymo narrows search warrants and court orders to cover only information the company is legally required to provide. Its vehicles use cameras, radar, lidar and other tools to monitor their surrou…

Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana said the robotaxi company considers sharing vehicle information or footage with law enforcement only in response to formal legal requests, outlining limits on access to its recordings.

Waymo vehicles use 13 cameras, six radar sensors and four lidar sensors, along with maps and in-vehicle microphones, to monitor their surroundings. The equipment helps the vehicles perceive the real world as they drive.

Mawakana said formal requests can include search warrants and court orders. She said Waymo narrows their scope so the company provides only information it is legally required to turn over.

Separately, Waymo uses real-world driving data to create thousands of simulated scenarios. The simulations test how the system responds to situations it has not directly encountered, extending the range of cases used to improve its driving capabilities.

Waymo treats operational mistakes, including minor traffic disruptions and confusion in unfamiliar settings, as opportunities to improve the system. The company aims to build a general-purpose driver system for use across its business, applying lessons from individual cities and settings to its broader fleet.