Tesla Model Y Juniper Taillight Trick Triggers Cop Confusion

Tesla’s refreshed Model Y, code-named Juniper, uses a recessed rear light bar that isn’t directly visible and reflects off the body, which led a police officer in Indiana to pull over a driver who thought the lights were off. Tesla explains the setup still meets federal rules by combining a dim indirect running light with traditional C-shaped brake/turn indicators around the bar; lumens requirements govern the surface, not the exact shape. While creative, the design can be confusing to enforcement and may not be ideal for obvious functionality on the road.