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Tesla Cleared of Allowing Gaming While Driving
technology3 years ago

Tesla Cleared of Allowing Gaming While Driving

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed its investigation into Tesla's "Passenger Play" feature that allowed games to be played on the infotainment screen while the vehicle was in motion. Tesla won't have to issue a recall for its vehicles, but NHTSA says it may still take action in the future if a safety-related defect is discovered. Tesla updated its software to disable the feature after the investigation was announced. The company is currently the focus of several safety investigations, including one examining several dozen crashes that occurred when a Tesla vehicle with Autopilot activated collided with a stationary emergency vehicle.

NHTSA Concludes Investigation into Tesla's 'Passenger Play'
automotive3 years ago

NHTSA Concludes Investigation into Tesla's 'Passenger Play'

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed its investigation into Tesla's 'Passenger Play' feature, which allowed passengers to play video games on the car's screen while in motion. Tesla agreed to disable the feature in 97% of the affected vehicles through an Over-the-Air software update. The NHTSA will not seek a recall of the vehicles, but data provided by Tesla showed that the feature "produced significant concerns about driver distraction." The agency will continue to monitor the feature and may take further action if warranted.