Autopilot Update to Bring Traffic Light, Sign Detection

Tesla vehicles using Autopilot will be able to detect traffic lights and stop signs within the next few weeks, Chief Executive Elon Musk said in a tweet.

Hoping to roll out traffic lights & stops to wide US release in a few weeks & probably WW release in Q3 (so many variations in each country!). Very important to make sure this is done right.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 3, 2020

Tesla previously released a “Stop Light Warning” that alerts drivers if the car’s sensors believe there’s a chance of driving through a stop. The new update would enable the car to detect a red light or stop sign and come to a stop on its own.

Tesla will be collecting data and evaluating the feature with Early Access members over the coming weeks to make sure the feature is safe for a wide rollout.

A demo of the feature in action was shared to Twitter.

#Tesla #Autopilot stopping for red lights for the first time. pic.twitter.com/M0zkiqyypl

— Out of Spec Studios (@Out_of_Spec) March 26, 2020

While the feature will first be available to owners in the U.S., Musk said a worldwide release could come in Q3.

Photo: Twitter/Out_of_Spec