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 Motoring (@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