NHTSA Investigates Tesla Robotaxis Alleged to Speed in School Zones
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received a petition requesting an investigation into whether Tesla's robotaxi vehicles, including the Model Y and Cybercab equipped with Automated Driving System (ADS), are exceeding speed limits in active school zones. The Office of Defects Investigation was alerted on September 23, 2026. This comes as part of broader scrutiny over autonomous vehicle safety, with Waymo's robotaxis also under investigation for similar issues such as illegally passing school buses and hitting a child near an elementary school in California. Tesla’s Cybercab is already being examined for design non-compliance due to the absence of side mirrors, pedals, or a steering wheel. The probe highlights growing concerns about autonomous vehicle behavior in sensitive areas like schools, where speed limits are strictly enforced for pedestrian safety.
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