Tesla Driver Blames FSD for Speeding Ticket After Custom Speed Limit Removal

A Tesla driver in Colorado was pulled over for speeding while using Full Self-Driving (FSD) and unsuccessfully blamed the system for the infraction. The incident highlights ongoing friction after Tesla removed the custom speed limit offset feature in recent FSD versions. This incident underscores the legal reality that drivers remain fully responsible for Level 2 driver-assist systems despite marketing names like "Full Self-Driving." Additionally, Tesla's decision to replace manual speed offsets with automated driving profiles has sparked safety and regulatory concerns regarding vehicle speed control. Instead of allowing users to set a fixed speed limit offset, newer FSD versions use driving profiles like "Chill" or "Hurry," which can cause the car to exceed speed limits. Tesla's AI lead, Ashok Elluswamy, confirmed the company will not restore the custom speed limit offset, opting instead to improve the system's autonomous decision-making.