NHTSA is reviewing a defect petition covering approximately 1,000 Tesla vehicles alleging that robotaxis exceed posted speed limits in active school zones. The vehicles involved are 2026 model year Model Y units and Cybercabs. This petition follows Tesla’s launch of its Cybercab commercial service in Austin, Texas in September 2026 and comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny. It is not yet a formal investigation, but NHTSA is evaluating the petition to determine whether a full probe is warranted.
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