'I wasn’t driving. I had Autopilot on': Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system is getting drivers speeding tickets, and owners aren’t happy
- A police officer pulled a Tesla over for traveling 64mph in a 45 mph zone
- The owner attempted to plead innocence as Full Self-Driving was running
- Police issued a very blunt response
Video footage has surfaced online that shows a police department in Parker, Colorado, reportedly pulling over a Tesla for traveling 64mph in a 45mph zone.
While this isn’t unusual in itself, the plea from the Tesla’s driver is, as the excuse was that they weren't in control at the time. “I wasn’t driving. I had Autopilot on,” came the plea.
The three-minute video was released by the police, alongside a blunt reply (or perhaps a warning to other drivers?) that read: “Driver assistance technology does not replace the driver.”
'I Wasn't Driving': Speeding Motorist Blames Tesla Autopilot for Ticket - YouTube
“Whether your vehicle has adaptive cruise control, lane centering or full self-driving, you are still...
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