Tesla submitted its sworn response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Special Order on October 30, requiring the company to prove the Cybercab meets federal safety standards. Tesla requested that the entire filing remain confidential. The public can access only a 30-page firefighter guide included in the response. All other details regarding how Tesla certified a vehicle without a steering wheel, pedals, or mirrors for federal compliance are redacted.
NHTSA issued the Special Order to compel Tesla to demonstrate the Cybercab's safety compliance under oath.