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US Authorities Begin Probe into Autonomous Tesla Vehicles Following Series of Accidents
US automobile safety regulators have commenced an examination into Tesla vehicles equipped with the full self-driving technology due to safety regulation breaches after several collisions.
Regulatory Body Identifies Traffic Law Breaches
The federal safety agency stated that the electric carmaker's self-driving assistance system, which demands motorists to remain attentive and take control when necessary, had âinduced car behavior that breached traffic safety lawsâ.
This initial assessment by the NHTSA represents the initial phase before potentially seeking a recall of the vehicles if the authority determines they present a danger to public safety.
Concerning Incident Reports
The regulatory body reported it had documented reports of nearly 3 million Tesla vehicles driving through red traffic lights and moving in the incorrect direction during lane switching while operating the technology.
NHTSA stated it has six reports in which a Tesla car, using FSD engaged, âcame to an intersection with a red traffic signal, proceeded to drive into the intersection against the red signal and was subsequently involved in a crash with other motor vehicles in the junctionâ.
The agency noted that four crashes had caused one or more injuries.
Further Issues Identified
The NHTSA stated it has identified 18 reports and one media report alleging that Tesla cars, operating at an junction with FSD active, did not stay stationary for the duration of a red light, failed to stop fully, or did not properly recognize and show the correct light status in the vehicle interfaceâ.
Some complainants also claimed that FSD âfailed to give warnings of the system's planned behaviour as the car was approaching a red traffic signalâ.
Continuing Official Examination
Tesla's FSD, which is more advanced than its Autopilot system, has been being examined by NHTSA for a year.
In late 2024, the agency started an inquiry into over two million Tesla vehicles using FSD after four reported collisions in situations of poor visibility, such as bright sunlight, fog or airborne dust. One such accident, in 2023, was fatal.
Company's Official Stance
The company's official position indicates that FSD is âdesigned for use with a fully attentive driver, who has their hands on the wheel and is ready to take over at any time. While these features are engineered to improve over time, the presently active features do not make the car self-driving.â
Automated car systems continue to face growing examination from safety agencies as the technology advances and real-world testing reveals possible issues with current implementations.
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