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Woman Caught Sleeping at Highway Speed in Tesla Sparks BC Police Investigation

Executive Briefing

  • Viral video shows a woman unconscious behind the wheel of a Tesla traveling at highway speeds in British Columbia.
  • Oversized wraparound sunglasses likely tricked Tesla's driver-facing cabin camera into bypassing alertness detection.
  • System defaulted to steering-wheel torque checks, which aftermarket accessories can easily defeat.
  • BC Highway Patrol confirms relying on Full Self-Driving technology is illegal in the province.
  • Driver faces potential consequences ranging from traffic citations to criminal charges depending on investigation outcome.