At one time automakers tried to say if you used third party oil filters or other parts, or if anyone other than the dealer did work, then your warranty was void. That didn't hold up.
Publishers tried to say that you could not re-sell books and recordings and software media after you purchased them. That didn't hold up.
Not sure that this will hold up either.
You’re going to need a copyright law overhaul to change this status quo.
For example can my water heater's manufacturer ban me from washing my dog in the bath because they own copyright on the software in the thermostat micro-controller?
If Tesla were going to provide liability insurance, I could absolutely see them having the ability to limit usage (under that insurance). But software copyright is an unusual argument.
Existing law supports this, and I don’t foresee policy changing in this regard.
If there is an operator in the vehicle, they could just enter the destination the old fashioned way.
> Existing law supports this, and I don’t foresee policy changing in this regard.
It really doesn't. I'm not sure which "law" you're even referring to.
Well, probably not, because realistically Tesla's self-driving isn't going to be happening anytime soon.