Overview
- Elon Musk confirmed that FSD v14.2.1 permits drivers to use their phones depending on the context of surrounding traffic.
- Hands-on tests found the system issued fewer attention alerts in low and medium congestion but still warned drivers in heavier traffic and highway scenarios.
- FSD remains a Level 2 supervised system that requires driver attention, with in‑cabin camera monitoring and a warning‑and‑strike policy, and Tesla’s manual advises against handheld phone use.
- State law enforcement officials in Arizona, New York, and Illinois said there are no exceptions to texting bans for advanced driver‑assistance systems, meaning drivers can still be ticketed.
- NHTSA continues to investigate reports of FSD running red lights, wrong‑lane driving, and crash incidents, and Tesla faces ongoing legal scrutiny from the California DMV over marketing claims.