Summary
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating Tesla's full self-driving technology after reports of crashes and traffic violations. The investigation looks into 58 incidents where Tesla vehicles reportedly drove through red lights or on the wrong side of the road. Tesla continues to claim that their system requires driver attention.
Key Facts
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into Tesla's full self-driving technology.
- 58 reports involve Tesla vehicles violating traffic laws while in full self-driving mode.
- Tesla drivers often said they received no warning before the vehicles behaved unexpectedly.
- The investigation includes nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles.
- Tesla faces separate investigations for other driver-assist features, including a "summon" feature.
- NHTSA started another probe in August on Tesla for not reporting crashes quickly.
- Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, plans to deploy many self-driving cars by next year.
- Recently, Tesla shares dropped by 2%.
