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Tesla Driver Tries the Old ‘I Wasn’t Driving’ Excuse to Get Out of Speeding Ticket

A Tesla driver's attempt to avoid a speeding ticket by blaming the car's Autopilot feature has sparked debate over driver responsibility.

By · Published August 9, 2026  14:26 UTC · Updated August 12, 2026  22:27 UTC

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A Tesla driver attempted to avoid a speeding ticket by claiming that the vehicle's Full Self-Driving mode was in control. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 49d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: A Tesla driver's attempt to avoid a speeding ticket by blaming the car's Autopilot feature has sparked debate over driver responsibility.
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A Colorado driver's attempt to evade a speeding ticket by claiming they were not driving has reignited discussion about responsibility for self-driving vehicles. The incident comes as autonomous driving technology becomes more prevalent.

The driver was caught speeding at 64 mph in a 45 mph zone. Video evidence shows the driver was in the vehicle, but the driver claimed the car's Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode was in control.

The driver's attempt to shift blame to the vehicle's technology has raised questions about who is ultimately responsible when autonomous features are engaged.

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The obvious questions

What is the driver's defense?

The driver claims they were not driving because the car's Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode was engaged.

What is the legal context?

Police in Colorado have reminded drivers that they are responsible for self-driving vehicles, even when autonomous features are in use.

What is the speeding violation?

The driver was caught speeding at 64 mph in a 45 mph zone.

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Tesla Autonomous Vehicles Speeding Ticket Driver Responsibility Autopilot FSD

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