# NHTSA weighs probe into claims Tesla Robotaxis speed in school zones

> A new defect petition accuses Tesla’s Robotaxis of speeding through active school zones, and NHTSA has opened a file to decide whether to investigate.

- **Source:** [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/10/12/nhtsa-tesla-robotaxi-school-zone-speeding-petition/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6accfd5395e527e96580351d)
- **Published:** 2026-10-12
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #tesla
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6accfd5395e527e96580351d

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