- NHTSA is evaluating a defect petition covering about 1,000 Tesla 2026 Model Y and Cybercab robotaxis alleged to exceed speed limits in active school zones.
- The petition is not yet a formal NHTSA investigation, and NHTSA has not ruled on whether it will open one.
- NHTSA is also auditing the self-certification of the Cybercab, which began commercial service in September 2026 and lacks traditional driving controls.
- Tesla robotaxis faced prior speeding allegations in 2025 that resulted in shareholder lawsuits.
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“which are alleged to exceed speed limits in active school zones and supported by video evidence”