The feds are looking into reports of Tesla’s robotaxis speeding through school zones

NHTSA has received a petition requesting an investigation into Model Y and Cybercab vehicles exceeding active school zone speed limits.

Stevie Bonifield

Oct 13, 2026, 5:40 PM UTC

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Stevie Bonifield

is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming, and AI.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it’s evaluating allegations thatTesla’s 1,000 or so robotaxisusing its automated driving system are exceeding “posted speed limits in active school zones.” Waymo’s robotaxis have also faced similar inquiries, including forillegally passing school busesandhitting a childnear a California elementary school.

NHTSA:

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a DP on September 23, 2026, requesting an investigation into model year (MY) 2026 Tesla Robotaxis (Model Y and Cybercab) with the Automated Driving System (ADS) engaged. The Petitioner alleges that the ADS exceeds posted speed limits in active school zones.

The Cybercablaunched earlier this year, and is already underinvestigationfor its lack of side mirrors, pedals, and a steering wheel. NHTSA has also opened an investigation intoTesla’s Full Self-Driving systemfor traffic violations, like blowing past red lights and driving on the wrong side of the street.

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