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Tesla's robotaxis face new regulator scrutiny over school zone-speeding claim

NHTSA opened a defect-petition review over claims that some of Tesla's Model Y robotaxis and Cybercabs didn't slow down in active school zones.

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# Tesla Robotaxi Safety Investigation Summary The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a defect-petition review into Tesla's Model Y robotaxis and Cybercabs after allegations that the vehicles failed to reduce speed in active school zones, potentially exposing the company to costly recalls and regulatory penalties that could delay autonomous vehicle deployments. This safety investigation adds regulatory headwinds to Tesla's Full Self-Driving ambitions and could impact investor confidence in the company's autonomous taxi business model, which has been a key growth narrative for the stock.

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