NHTSA Opens Inquiry Into 1,000 Tesla Robotaxis Over School Zone Speeding Allegations

Federal regulators have initiated an inquiry into approximately 1,000 Tesla Model Y robotaxis and Cybercabs regarding allegations of speeding in active school zones. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened the probe following video evidence and reports of non-compliance across multiple incidents. No crashes or injuries have been reported, and regulators have yet to determine whether to escalate the preliminary evaluation into a formal defect investigation or recall. The scrutiny follows a separate September inquiry into Tesla's autonomous vehicle certifications as the company expands services in Texas and Florida.