California has informed Tesla that it is considering stricter regulation of the electric carmaker’s driver aids currently being tested on public roads, following videos posted online of disturbing circumstances.
Some clips above YouTube and Twitter shows drivers testing full Self-Driving beta and suddenly having to regain control of their vehicle to stop them Tesla Avoid hitting a power pole or crossing the oncoming lane.
Tesla has noted that these tools require active driver supervision, but the California Department of Motor Vehicles said in a letter to the company on January 5 that it is reviewing whether the features whether or not it meets the definition of an autonomous vehicle.
By Elon Musk The car company recruited a number of car drivers for the FSD beta real-time tests, which were supposed to be able to drive in the city, stop automatically, or turn.
The California DMV wrote in the letter that it was reviewing its “classification decision following recent software updates, videos showing dangerous use of that technology, and open investigations” from US regulatory agencies.
“The DMV will begin a further review of the latest releases, including any extensions to the program and features,” the letter read.
If the DMV decides to classify Tesla’s driver assistance system as autonomous, the rules will be more stringent.
For example, Tesla will have to report any problems it has to the agency and will have to identify all drivers testing its new tools.
The company did not respond to a request for comment.
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