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Tesla Full Self-Driving Speeding Ticket Issue
A Tesla owner got slapped with a speeding ticket while using Full Self-Driving, and reports show the company killed the software fix.
A Tesla driver received a speeding ticket in Standard mode going 78 km/h in a 50 zone due to a persistent speed control flaw in the Autopilot system. Reports indicate that Tesla has ultimately killed the software fix for the issue. This leaves drivers holding the bag—and the fines—when the car decides to ignore local speed limits.
- Driver clocked at 78 km/h in a 50 zone while using Tesla Full Self-Driving in Standard mode.
- The core issue stems from faulty Tesla speed control logic during active autonomous operation.
- Reports confirm that Tesla has killed the planned fix for the speed control problem.
- Separate incidents highlight ongoing driver-versus-car liability disputes, including fatal crashes.
WHY THIS MATTERSWHY THIS MATTERS: You are legally and financially liable for every ticket your car racks up, even if the computer is driving. When software fails and the manufacturer abandons the fix, your paycheck pays for the resulting fines and insurance spikes.