pet mode
Coverage of pet mode in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Dangerous’: Viral video appears to show mother leaving child in Tesla at Midtown parking deck
A viral video shows a woman leaving a child alone in a Tesla at a Midtown parking deck, prompting confrontation with a bystander, Kierstyn McBrayer, who recorded the incident. The child was in a car seat with Tesla’s Pet Mode activated, and the parent returned minutes later, dismissing concerns. North Carolina law allows charges for leaving a child unattended in a vehicle.
- Viral video allegedly appears to show toddler left in Tesla alone in Charlotte parking garage
A viral Instagram video shows a driver leaving a toddler unattended in a Tesla with 'pet mode' activated in a Charlotte parking garage, sparking public debate about child safety. Tesla warns that 'pet mode' is not designed for human safety, and North Carolina law's applicability depends on specific circumstances. Witnesses demonstrated the ease of activating the feature, but no police investigation has been confirmed.