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Tesla’s robotaxis have already caught the attention of federal safety regulators
- Federal safety regulators have contacted Tesla following reports of Tesla robotaxis violating traffic laws in South Austin where the company is offering rides.
- The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is in touch with Tesla after videos showed the robotaxis acting contrary to traffic regulations.
- NHTSA stated that it is gathering more information from the manufacturer and will enforce the law on all motor vehicle makers.
- Tesla began providing paid rides to invited customers in South Austin using its autonomous technology, Full Self-Driving Supervised software.
- The Full Self-Driving Supervised software requires drivers to keep their hands on the wheel, acting as an advanced driver assistance system.
- Tesla robotaxis operate with an unsupervised version of the Full Self-Driving software, allowing them to drive autonomously.
- Videos online depict Tesla robotaxis exceeding speed limits and veering into the wrong lane, raising safety concerns.
- One video shows a Tesla robotaxi abruptly braking near police vehicles without apparent reason, as observed by Ed Niedermeyer in Austin.
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