The feds are looking into reports of Tesla’s robotaxis speeding through school zones
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it's evaluating allegations that Tesla's 1,000 or so robotaxis using its automated driving system are exceeding "posted speed limits in active school zones." Waymo's robotaxis have also faced similar inquiries, including for illegally passing s...
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating reports that Tesla's autonomous robotaxis are speeding through school zones. Waymo's self-driving vehicles have also faced separate investigations for incidents including illegally passing school buses and hitting a child near an elementary school.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it's evaluating allegations that Tesla's 1,000 or so robotaxis using its automated driving system are exceeding "posted speed limits in active school zones." Waymo's robotaxis have also faced similar inquiries, including for illegally passing school buses and hitting a child near a California elementary school. NHTSA: The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a DP on September 23, 2026, requesting an investigation into model year (...