The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) told Reuters on Wednesday that it is in discussions with Tesla about a software update from the electric vehicle manufacturer that allows users to play games while its cars are moving.

The NHTSA started a safety investigation after user Vince Patton, 59, found that he could in fact drive his Tesla while playing games in August, and became concerned, The Washington Post reports. So, the now-retired broadcast journalist filed a complaint to the government’s road safety agency.

“Somebody’s going to get killed . . . It’s absolutely insane,” Patton commented. He added that while he likes Tesla vehicles and has nothing against the company, in his complaint he noted that this latest software update is “recklessly negligent.”

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Distracted driving is a severe problem, with multiple fatalities and accidents reported because of electronics-related distractions. A gaming or internet browsing ability in any vehicle, especially while it is moving, raises alarm bells, especially for those in charge of making sure automakers are making safe vehicles for people to drive.

“Distraction-affected crashes are a concern, particularly in vehicles equipped with an array of convenience technologies such as entertainment screens. We are aware of driver concerns and are discussing the feature with the manufacturer,” the NHTSA wrote in an emailed statement to Reuters. NHTSA has not launched a formal investigation.

The New York Times originally reported on the software update, adding that while the vehicles ask whether a driver is a passenger, the driver can simply click no and still play the games. This is also a feature on iPhones, where a user can simply click a button and still use their iPhone while driving.

Tesla is also in the middle of a U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation after a whistleblower complaint revealed Tesla did not inform investors about safety concerns related to its solar panels.

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