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Feds probe Tesla robotaxis speeding in school zones

NHTSA is evaluating allegations about roughly 1,000 Tesla robotaxis, and Waymo has faced similar school-zone inquiries; the cars are reportedly less patient than the crossing guards.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN Newsroom
Published 1:48 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by The Verge: “The feds are looking into reports of Tesla’s robotaxis speeding through school zones”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 1:48 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: Tesla.

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

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFederal regulators are looking into reports that Tesla's robotaxis speed through school zones, and Skip Waverly is outside one right now.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI'm standing outside an elementary school, Hank, and behind me the posted limit is fifteen, which every single car has respected so far today.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it's evaluating allegations that Tesla's roughly one thousand robotaxis are exceeding posted speed limits in active school zones.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHas anyone seen one today?
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentNot one, and the crossing guard just told me that's a first for any car this week, which I think is a quote.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentWaymo has faced similar inquiries too, including over passing school buses.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the crossing guard is currently the most effective enforcement on that block.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentShe has a stop sign and a whistle, Hank, and honestly she'd make a great anchor. Anyway, the robotaxis are all going exactly fifteen today, which tells me they know I'm on camera.