"Elon Musk says Tesla's Full Self-Driving software will enable users to glance at their phones in certain driving scenarios. On Thursday, Musk said drivers can use their phones while driving with FSD activated "depending on context of surrounding traffic" after an X user asked if they're able to "text and drive on FSD v14.2." The only issue: It's still pretty illegal to text and drive."
"There are no state jurisdictions that have exceptions for cellphone use if an advanced driver-assistance system is activated. And many state laws are still playing catch-up to address the rise of autonomous cars.FSD is also not considered a fully autonomous system, according to standards set forth by the Society of Automotive Engineers. Tesla attaches "Supervised" to the FSD name to emphasize that the technology requires the driver's full attention."
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system requires driver supervision and full attention. Elon Musk indicated the latest FSD may allow drivers to glance at phones in certain traffic contexts. No U.S. state has legal exceptions permitting cellphone use when an advanced driver-assistance system is activated, and texting while driving remains illegal except for emergencies such as dialing 911. The Society of Automotive Engineers does not classify FSD as fully autonomous, and Tesla labels the system "Supervised" to stress driver responsibility. State law enforcement in Arizona, New York, and Illinois confirmed ADAS activation does not alter cellphone laws, and many state laws lag behind autonomous-vehicle developments.
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