Musk Says New Tesla Software Allows Texting And Driving, Which Is Illegal In Most States

Tesla FSD update sparks backlash after Elon Musk says drivers can text while driving, raising safety and legal concerns across the U.S.
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Musk Says New Tesla Software Allows Texting And Driving, Which Is Illegal In Most States
Tesla FSD Update Ignites Debate Over Texting While Driving Tesla’s latest Full Self-Driving (Supervised) update is making headlines after Elon Musk claimed the software now allows drivers to text while driving — a behavior that is illegal in nearly every U.S. state. The controversy emerged after users noticed the update no longer triggered a warning when the driver used their phone on the road. With Tesla FSD already under scrutiny for safety limitations, many people are now searching whether the update is legal, how it works, and whether drivers could get fined even if the car is in self-driving mode. Within hours, Musk’s comments sparked intense debate among safety advocates, regulators, and Tesla owners. Credit: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg / Getty Images Musk Claims Tesla FSD Permits Texting ‘Depending on Context’ The discussion began after an X user posted a video showing Tesla’s new software failing to display the usual phone-use warning. Musk quickly responded, saying Tesla FSD allo…