regulation Posted 4d ago — Originally Published 7d ago · Reuters

NHTSA Orders Tesla Sworn Testimony on Cybercab Safety Certification

https://reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-agency-orders-tesla-answer-questions-cybercab-certification-2026-09-15

NHTSA has ordered Tesla to provide answers by September 30 on whether the Cybercab was properly self-certified and whether temporary driver controls factored into its compliance documentation. This is a direct regulatory scrutiny of Tesla's certification process for the autonomous vehicle.

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NHTSA Special Order on Tesla Cybercab Certification static.nhtsa.gov

The static.nhtsa.gov filing specifies that Tesla faces potential civil penalties up to $139 million and criminal charges if it fails to provide the required documentation by the September 30, 2026 deadline.
Foot-Brake Rule Still Applies: NHTSA Puts Tesla Cybercab Under Sworn Oath techtimes.com

TechTimes reports that the Special Order specifically focuses on FMVSS No. 135's requirement for foot-brake activation, a control the Cybercab lacks, and contrasts Tesla's self-certification approach with Zoox's formal exemption process.
Foot-Brake Rule Still Applies: NHTSA Puts Tesla Cybercab Under Sworn Oath techtimes.com

Tech Times reports that NHTSA escalated its investigation to a legally binding Special Order on September 10, 2026, requiring Tesla officers to testify under oath, with the core challenge centering on FMVSS 135's requirement that service brakes be activated by foot control—a mandate the Cybercab lacks.

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