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California DMV Extends Stay on Tesla's License Suspension

12/17/2025

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California Department of Motor Vehicles has temporarily stayed an order to suspend Tesla's manufacturing and sales licenses after accusations of misleading marketing about Autopilot and Full Self-Driving.
The DMV proposed a 30-day suspension.
The DMV extended the stay to 90 days.
Steve Gordon, DMV director, expressed hope Tesla would correct its marketing claims.
Tesla says it has not misled consumers about Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, which require driver supervision.

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California Department of Motor Vehicles has temporarily stayed an order to suspend Tesla's manufacturing and sales licenses after accusations of misleading marketing about Autopilot and Full Self-Driving.
The DMV proposed a 30-day suspension.
The DMV extended the stay to 90 days.
Steve Gordon, DMV director, expressed hope Tesla would correct its marketing claims.
Tesla says it has not misled consumers about Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, which require driver supervision.