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US Regulators Begin Investigation into Self-Driving Tesla Vehicles Following Series of Accidents
US automobile safety regulators have started an investigation into Tesla cars equipped with the autonomous driving system due to safety regulation breaches after multiple crashes.
Safety Agency Finds Safety Regulation Breaches
The federal safety agency announced that the electric carmaker's autonomous driving feature, which demands motorists to stay alert and take control when necessary, had “induced car behavior that breached traffic safety laws”.
This preliminary evaluation by the NHTSA marks the first step before potentially seeking a recall of the vehicles if the agency concludes they pose a risk to road safety.
Concerning Incident Reports
The agency reported it had received accounts of nearly 3 million Tesla vehicles driving through red traffic lights and moving in the wrong way during lane switching while operating the technology.
NHTSA confirmed it has six reports in which a Tesla car, using full self-driving activated, “came to an intersection with a red light, proceeded to travel into the crossroads despite the red signal and was subsequently involved in a crash with other motor vehicles in the intersection”.
The agency reported that four crashes had resulted in one or more injuries.
Further Issues Identified
The NHTSA stated it has found 18 complaints and one media report claiming that Tesla vehicles, operating at an intersection with FSD active, did not stay stationary for the entire time of a red traffic signal, failed to stop fully, or did not properly recognize and display the proper light status in the car's display”.
Several reporters also stated that FSD “failed to give alerts of the technology's intended actions as the car was coming to a red light”.
Ongoing Regulatory Scrutiny
Tesla's FSD, which is more sophisticated than its basic autopilot feature, has been under investigation by NHTSA for twelve months.
In late 2024, the agency started an inquiry into over two million Tesla vehicles using FSD after four documented crashes in conditions of reduced visibility, such as bright sunlight, mist or dust clouds. One of these collisions, in 2023, was deadly.
Company's Stated Position
Tesla's website states that FSD is “designed for operation by a completely alert driver, who has their hands on the wheel and is ready to assume control at any time. While these capabilities are engineered to improve over time, the presently active functions do not render the vehicle self-driving.”
Automated car systems continue to face increased scrutiny from safety agencies as the systems develop and practical implementation reveals potential challenges with current implementations.
James Shepherd
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