Tesla Driver Tries the Old ‘I Wasn’t Driving’ Excuse to Get Out of Speeding Ticket
A Tesla driver attempted to avoid a speeding ticket by claiming the car's Full Self-Driving feature was in use. However, the driver's excuse was quickly dismissed by the police officer, who pointed out that the feature requires active driver supervision. The incident highlights the importance of understanding the limitations of autonomous driving features and the need for drivers to remain responsible for their vehicle's actions.
- ▪The Tesla driver was pulled over for speeding in Parker, Colorado.
- ▪The driver claimed the car's autopilot feature was in use and attempted to shift blame to the vehicle.
- ▪The police officer dismissed the driver's excuse, citing the need for active driver supervision when using the Full Self-Driving feature.
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The Tesla feature known as “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” does not turn your car into the driver of your car. To some, that may sound like anti-Tesla propaganda, but take it from Tesla itself, which writes in a disclaimer: “Full Self-Driving (Supervised) requires active driver supervision with eyes on the road and does not make the vehicle autonomous. You, and any drivers you authorize, are always responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle when using these features, as well as for any and all speeding, tolls, parking and other traffic violations even when it is in use.
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