Summary
The U.S. government is investigating Tesla's self-driving cars for driving on the wrong side of the road and not stopping at red lights. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found 58 reports of such incidents, affecting approximately 2.9 million cars equipped with Tesla's full self-driving technology. The investigation will evaluate the safety and scale of these issues.
Key Facts
- Tesla is under investigation by the U.S. government for traffic violations by its self-driving cars.
- Reports include incidents of cars driving on the wrong side of the road and not stopping for red lights.
- The NHTSA is the agency conducting the investigation.
- Around 2.9 million Tesla cars with the full self-driving feature are involved in the investigation.
- There have been six crashes reported due to failure to stop at red lights, with four resulting in injuries.
- Tesla has attempted to fix an issue at a Maryland intersection where cars repeatedly ran red lights.
- The full self-driving mode allows the car to change lanes and make turns but requires the driver to stay attentive.
- Tesla is also under investigation for issues with door locking mechanisms that reportedly trapped children inside some cars.
