TSLA ▼ -0.2% - Tesla, Inc. $TSLA faces potential federal scrutiny after NHTSA received a petition alleging its robotaxis exceeded speed limits in active school zones. Regulators are reviewing the claims but have not opened a formal defect investigation. * Vehicles involved: The petition covers 2026 Model Y and Cybercab vehicles using automated driving systems. * Supporting evidence: The petitioner submitted three video links allegedly documenting speeding violations near schools. NHTSA has not publicly confirmed the allegations. * Regulatory status: NHTSA will determine whether to grant or deny the petition. No formal investigation, recall or deployment restriction has been announced in connection with these claims. * Robotaxi implications: A formal investigation could increase scrutiny of Tesla's autonomous-driving software and its planned robotaxi expansion. 12-OCT-2026 08:32 AM ET