NHTSA Investigates Reports of Tesla Robotaxis Speeding in School Zones

<figure> <img alt="" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/gettyimages-2265246335.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is evaluating allegations that approximately 1,000 Tesla robotaxis using the automated driving system are exceeding posted speed limits in active school zones. Similar inquiries have been made regarding Waymo's robotaxis, which have faced scrutiny for illegally passing school buses and incidents involving children near schools.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">According to NHTSA:</p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition on September 23, 2026, requesting an investigation into model year 2026 Tesla Robotaxis (Model Y and Cybercab) with the Automated Driving System engaged. The petitioner alleges that the system exceeds posted speed limits...</p></blockquote> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/transportation/1010364/tesla-robotaxi-school-zonespeeding-investigation">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>