12:37 PM EDT, 06/24/2025 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates with NHTSA's emailed response throughout.)

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed Tuesday that it is gathering information from Tesla (TSLA) after the company's autonomous robotaxis appeared to violate traffic laws during the first day of paid operations in Austin, Texas.

Videos posted online showed robotaxis making illegal lane changes, crossing double-yellow lines, and exceeding posted speed limits, Bloomberg reported late Monday.

"NHTSA is aware of the referenced incidents and is in contact with the manufacturer to gather additional information," the regulator said in an emailed response to MT Newswires Tuesday. "NHTSA will continue to enforce the law on all manufacturers of motor vehicles and equipment, in accordance with the Vehicle Safety Act and our data-driven, risk-based investigative process."

The agency said it would take "necessary actions to protect road safety" following assessment of reports and other relevant information.

Tesla did not immediately respond to MT Newswires request for comment.

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