The San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) also disputed the name of the system, “Full Self-Driving” (FSD), stating that it is an advanced driver assistance program, not an autonomous vehicle system.
see photosTesla stirs controversy by testing unfinished technology for 2,000 people on public roads since October
San Francisco transportation officials raised concerns on Thursday about the safety record of Tesla’s advanced driver assistant system, as the electric carmaker prepared a detailed release of a test version of the software that works on city streets and highways.
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) also disputed the name of the system, “Full Self-Driving” (FSD), stating that it is an advanced driver assistance program, not an autonomous vehicle system.
SFCTA executive director Tilly Chang said in a statement to Reuters that a human driver should “continually monitor” Tesla’s FSD system.
“We are concerned about the security record of this service and the name of the service as it may be confusing to consumers, and hope the DMV, FTC and NHTSA will address this issue for the safety of consumers and the traveling public. Will continue to monitor and analyze,” she said. .
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Several Tesla crashes, which are now under federal investigation, have sparked increased regulatory scrutiny this year.
The authority provides funding for transit and roadway projects in San Francisco. Several Tesla crashes, which are now under federal investigation, have sparked increased regulatory scrutiny this year.
On Monday, California’s state regulator said: “Based on information Tesla provided the DMV, this feature does not make the vehicle an autonomous vehicle in accordance with California regulations.”
The California Department of Motor Vehicles reiterated that it was “reviewing the company’s use of the term ‘full self-driving’ for its technology.”
Tesla was not immediately available for comment. Last week, Chief Executive Elon Musk said Tesla drivers would be able to request a “beta” version of their “Full Self-Driving (FSD)” software starting Friday. Tesla’s insurance calculators will be able to use a system that evaluates “good drivers.”
Tesla courted controversy by testing unfinished technology for 2,000 people on public roads since October.
Last week, Chief Executive Elon Musk said Tesla drivers would be able to request a “beta” version of their “Full Self-Driving (FSD)” software starting Friday.
Musk said that there have been no accidents with beta users.
Musk tweeted, “The FSD beta system can sometimes sound so cool that alertness isn’t necessary, but it is. Plus, any beta user who isn’t super careful will get booted.”
The beta offers features that allow vehicles to navigate city streets and change lanes and enable left and right turns.
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Tesla has said that the FSB beta “can do the wrong thing at the worst of times, so you should always keep your hand on the wheel.”
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