In Pictures: Seoul Police Book 80 Tesla Drivers Over Illegal Full Self-Driving Unlock Devices

Seoul police are targeting aftermarket devices that unlock Tesla's Full Self-Driving software on vehicles not certified for it in South Korea.

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Most Teslas sold in Korea, including Shanghai-built Model 3 and Model Y units, cannot legally run FSD.

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Authorities seized 21 FSD jailbreak modules in the largest enforcement action yet against the illegal devices.

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Suspects booked in the crackdown face up to two years in prison or fines under the Motor Vehicle Management Act.

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The case highlights the growing gray market for hardware that bypasses regional software restrictions on Tesla vehicles.

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Police booked 80 drivers in total as part of the sweeping investigation into unauthorized FSD activations.

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Tesla owners in Korea have sought workarounds because FSD features remain unavailable on locally certified vehicles.

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The enforcement action signals tougher scrutiny of aftermarket modifications to advanced driver-assistance systems.

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Seoul police continue to investigate the distribution and use of the illegal FSD unlock devices.

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