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Police charge another Tesla driver caught asleep in rush hour as cases pile up

A Tesla driver caught asleep behind the wheel on Ottawa’s Highway 417 during Tuesday’s rush hour now faces a careless driving charge from the Ontario Provincial Police. The photo OPP shared shows a new-generation Model Y in traffic. The charge carries a $490 fine and six demerit points on conviction. It’s at least the fifth time this year Canadian police have gone public with a sleeping Tesla driver, and it’s not a coincidence that it’s happening as “Full Self-Driving” gets better. more…

By Electrek

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Police charge another Tesla driver caught asleep in rush hour as cases pile up
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