Replies to post #30127 on The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

[Biowatch]

Tesla has done their absolute best to settle other claims out of court. This could set a precedent that they don’t want, especially as they’re about to start running driverless taxis in Austin, Texas.

One of the problems with this crash is that the car was approaching a T-intersection and the road ended shortly after the stop sign that the car (and the driver) failed to stop at.

If they had a clever GPS traffic app running, it could have sent out blaring warnings that not only was a stop sign approaching, but that the road ended soon afterwards if they didn’t turn.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/business/tesla-autopilot-federal-trial-verdict.html

Mr. McGee was approaching a T-intersection with Tesla’s Autopilot software activated when he dropped his phone and bent to look for it. The Tesla blew through the intersection at more than 50 miles per hour and crashed into a black S.U.V. legally parked on the far side, according to testimony.

By the way, are you allowed to use your cell phone while driving if your car is on autopilot?