Tesla will block drivers from playing video games while driving

Tesla will restrict access to games that can be played while driving on a touch screen located on the center console of an electric vehicle, according to The Wall Street Journal.

We are talking about the Passenger Pay function. Earlier this week, the US regulator, the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), launched an investigation into a complaint from a driver. The check will cover about 580,000 Tesla 3, X and S electric cars produced from 2017 to the present.

According to the NHTSA, games have become available on select vehicles while driving since December 2020. Before that, they only worked in parking mode. Passenger Pay warns that only passengers can play and requires confirmation before launch, however, the regulator noted, it "may distract the driver and increase the risk of an accident."

Tesla did not respond to a request for comment regarding restricting access to the feature.