Aurora Innovation is suing federal safety regulators to exempt its self-driving trucks from traditional safety requirements, specifically regarding the placement of warning triangles. The federal court denied Aurora's request, emphasizing that their proposed flashing beacons do not enhance safety compared to existing measures. This legal battle underscores the friction between autonomous vehicle innovation and outdated safety regulations. Industry stakeholders argue that current regulations do not account for the unique challenges of autonomous technology. Aurora aims to navigate these hurdles ahead of its planned commercial trucking operation in April.