Tesla Cybertruck Driver Claims Vehicle Autonomously Passed a Police Officer on the Highway, Receives a Ticket Despite Asserting Self-Driving Capabilities

In a series of recent incidents, several owners of Tesla's Cybertruck have reported experiencing aggressive driving behavior from their vehicles while using the Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta driving mode.

One such owner, Brad Burkman, shared that he had to stop using FSD due to it causing stress. His concerns were echoed by others, including Brad Davis, Mallory Sutton, and Tiffany Boscan, who found the Hurry mode, a feature within FSD, to be too aggressive for their liking.

The Cybertruck's autonomous maneuvers have been the subject of debate, with some owners reporting instances of their trucks cutting off other vehicles on the road, such as a police car on the highway, as reported by Seth Jackson, another Cybertruck owner. This aggressive behavior has led to traffic tickets for Jackson and Stephen Affolter, a Cybertruck owner from Georgetown, Texas, who received a ticket for his Cybertruck's autonomous maneuver on I-35.

Affolter, who confirmed that his FSD driving mode was set to Hurry, was driving autonomously when he was pulled over by a police officer. Despite protesting that the Cybertruck was operating autonomously, the officer still issued him a traffic ticket.

The issue seems to be prevalent among Cybertruck owners who use the FSD driving mode. Tinsae Aregay, a frequent Tesla and EV space follower, has reported that most Cybertruck owners who report aggressive driving behavior appear to have selected the Hurry driving mode for FSD.

To prevent such incidents, fellow Cybertruck owners have suggested several measures. Brad Davis advises against using Hurry mode in traffic as it is not considerate of other drivers or the speed limit. Tiffany Boscan advises switching from Hurry mode to Standard mode, while Mallory Sutton finds Standard mode to be a more suitable option.

For those who still wish to use FSD, it is crucial to be aware of the potential risks and exercise caution. Following Tinsae Aregay on Twitter at @TinsaeAregay for daily Tesla news can provide valuable insights into the latest developments in the world of Tesla and EVs.

Tesla Cybertruck Driver Claims Vehicle Autonomously Passed a Police Officer on the Highway, Receives a Ticket Despite Asserting Self-Driving Capabilities