South Korean police have booked 80 Tesla drivers for using illegal unlock devices to activate Full Self-Driving (FSD), according to a report published on Electrek. The case reflects tightening regulation of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) across compliance, software licensing and hardware modification.
The investigation signals that regulators are increasingly focused on how autonomous-driving features are enabled, licensed and modified. Unauthorized hardware or software changes can bypass manufacturer controls and raise legal, safety and warranty concerns.
This means autonomous-driving hardware modules, including sensors, compute platforms, power supply and battery systems, must meet local certification and software authorization requirements. It also means illegal modification carries legal risk and may affect vehicle power and battery safety.
| Area | Impact on B2B Customers |
|---|---|
| Certification | Modules must satisfy local certification requirements |
| Software | Feature activation must follow authorized licensing paths |
| Power and battery | Modifications may compromise power delivery and battery safety |
| Design | Compliant designs should reserve interfaces for feature expansion and certification |
Suppliers and integrators should prioritize traceable, certifiable power and battery designs that support authorized feature upgrades rather than aftermarket modification.
ADAS compliance trends favor certified, traceable power and battery modules; early-stage prototyping with compliant cell options reduces certification risk for hardware suppliers.
