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The DMV ordered a 30-day suspension of Tesla's manufacturing and sales licenses, adopting a judge's proposals, but immediately put the order on hold. Tesla said it had clearly and consistently explained that its vehicles require driver supervision and are not autonomous. The DMV stayed the suspension of Tesla's sales for 90 days and stayed its manufacturing license indefinitely. Tesla can appeal the ruling or revise its marketing language, and the DMV gave the company 30 days to respond. 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