Did you know that putting tape on a speed limit sign can make Tesla cars speed dangerously? Recent tests found that even a small piece of tape can cause Tesla’s new models to misread speed limits and accelerate to risky speeds.

McAfee researchers experimented by taping a two-inch piece across the middle of the number “3” on a speed limit sign. Shockingly, this tricked a 2016 Tesla Model X into thinking the speed limit was 85 mph instead of 35 mph, causing it to accelerate dangerously.

This flaw in Tesla’s technology is worrying, leading to 110 crashes and 52 injuries. Tesla owners, who trust their vehicles’ safety features, are now at risk due to this oversight.

What’s more concerning is that this issue occurs even when the car isn’t in autonomous mode. The McAfee experiment showed that a simple change, like adding tape to a sign, can be a big risk.

Tesla argues that McAfee’s study isn’t valid because it involved intentionally manipulating the camera. But should this research be ignored? Should Tesla take action to prevent such manipulation?

According to McAfee, the modified sign doesn’t raise suspicion and isn’t obviously tampered with, even to trained eyes. This shows the need to fix this vulnerability in Tesla’s technology.

If you see a sign with tape like in the experiment, it’s crucial to call 911 immediately. This simple step can prevent accidents and keep everyone on the road safe.