Systems and methods are provided for operating local area network (LAN) switches in a vehicle. A system includes a plurality of sensors, a mode determination module, and a LAN switch. The sensors are configured to generate a plurality of data streams. The mode determination module is configured for determining a current driving mode of the vehicle. The LAN switch is configured for selectively transmitting and selectively inhibiting each of the plurality of data streams based on the current driving mode of the vehicle.