It’s illegal, stupid, and dangerous, but Tesla wants to allow it!
- Published on 11/11/2025 18:18
- Modified on 11/11/2025 18:23
Elon Musk wants to allow messaging while driving with Tesla’s autonomous Full Self-Driving (FSD), an idea that raises eyebrows.
At the latest Tesla shareholder meeting, Elon Musk once again made headlines. The CEO announced his intention to take a new step with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) autonomous driving system. The goal? To allow drivers to send messages while the car drives itself.
According to him, the safety statistics of the latest version of FSD are so good that Tesla could “almost afford to let people text while driving.” Musk even claims that this would be safer, as many drivers disable autonomous mode to send a message and then reactivate it afterward.
One question: Why?
But this idea has road safety experts worried. In France, the use of a handheld phone while driving is strictly prohibited: a €135 fine and 3 points off the license. And if another traffic violation is committed simultaneously, the driver also risks a six-month license suspension.
Because we know: a simple text message distracts attention for several seconds—more than enough to cause a serious accident. Even if the car handles steering or speed, the driver remains legally responsible and must be able to take control at any moment.
Tesla’s announcement thus raises a real question: is now the right time to talk about “texting while driving” when so many other safety issues remain urgent? In France, road fatalities are rising again, dangerous behaviors are multiplying, and authorities are already struggling to enforce existing rules.
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Before trying to “allow” messaging, manufacturers should probably focus their efforts on the reliability of driving aids, combating drowsiness, and preventing speeding.
Because if autonomous cars are really going to make roads safer, it certainly won’t be by legitimizing distraction behind the wheel.
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This page is translated from the original post "C’est interdit, stupide et dangereux, mais Tesla veut le permettre !" in French.
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