Tesla Under Investigation for Alleged Traffic Violations by Autopilot System

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla, Inc. for its Autopilot system's alleged traffic violations, including driving through red lights and wrong-way incidents.

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 58 incidents where Tesla vehicles, using the Full Self-Driving system, violated traffic laws, including running red lights.
• The preliminary evaluation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration highlights serious concerns about the safety of Tesla's Autopilot technology on public roads.
• Among the reported violations, some Tesla vehicles were documented driving in the wrong direction, raising alarms about the effectiveness of the driver-assistance features.