Tesla Roadster Flies, Sparks Talk of New Rules

American company Tesla unveiled the Roadster flying sports electric car, which rose into the air while moving.

Consensus

Tesla presented a new Roadster model with flight capabilities.
The Roadster has rocket boosters and can accelerate to over 100 km/h in less than a second.
The vehicle can fly and perform maneuvers such as flipping in the air.
Experts in Russia discussed the implications of flying cars for regulation and safety.
The vehicle was presented at a rocket launch site belonging to SpaceX.

In Russia, there is currently no need for flying cars due to lack of technical capabilities and industrial cooperation between Tesla and SpaceX. — vm
Russian authorities may use anti-aircraft means to detain drivers of flying cars who violate traffic rules. — vm
A new category of driver's license may be required to operate the flying Tesla Roadster. — riamo
The Roadster may need to be certified as an aircraft, or its flight functions may be disabled upon import into Russia. — riamo
Full functionality of the Roadster may require changes to Russian traffic laws and federal legislation. — riamo