Autonomous Tesla Cars Hit Real Streets—This Is What Driving Will Look Like Soon!
Tesla just got the official green light from the Arizona Department of Transportation to test its autonomous vehicles on public streets. Tech journalist Sawyer Merritt confirmed the news on Twitter, noting that Tesla has met all the state’s requirements to get its Full Self-Driving (FSD) vehicles out on the road.
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For now, Tesla’s testing is strictly about gathering data and validating its FSD technology. This approval doesn’t allow the company to operate a ridesharing service or anything like a transportation network—those would need separate permits.
Earlier this week, reports surfaced of Tesla cars already being seen on Phoenix streets, hinting that a testing program was just around the corner. Arizona has long been a hotspot for self-driving research thanks to its smooth roads, sunny weather, and a regulatory environment that welcomes tech innovation.
This move is an important milestone for Tesla as it continues to refine its autonomous driving system. Seeing these cars on real roads will help the company collect valuable data and push closer to fully self-driving technology.
If all goes smoothly, Tesla FSD vehicles will soon become a familiar sight in Arizona, giving locals a glimpse into the future of self-driving cars.