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Speeding Tesla driver caught on camera in outrageous act on California highway

A CHP video shows a Tesla cruising 60 mph with an apparently asleep driver, sparking fresh debate over unsupervised Autopilot use.

By · Published September 19, 2026  18:27 UTC · Updated September 19, 2026  19:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 10.
  • Primary Driver: A CHP video shows a Tesla cruising 60 mph with an apparently asleep driver, sparking fresh debate over unsupervised Autopilot use.
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A California Highway Patrol officer in Solano County filmed a Tesla traveling 60 mph while the driver appeared to be asleep on a Bay Area freeway. The incident surfaced as the CHP posted the video, prompting immediate social media buzz about the safety of unsupervised Autopilot use.

CleanTechnica linked the clip to a broader surge in promotional Tesla Full Self‑Driving videos that are posted without driver supervision. The Mercury News noted that California has no law expressly prohibiting a sleeping driver, while the New York Post framed the episode as an “outrageous act.” Disagreement remains over whether the footage constitutes a traffic violation or a broader regulatory gap.

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Questions people are asking

What speed was the Tesla recorded traveling?

The video shows the Tesla moving at 60 mph.

Which agency captured the footage of the incident?

California Highway Patrol officers in Solano County filmed the event.

What legal gap does the coverage highlight?

California law does not expressly prohibit a driver from sleeping while the vehicle is in motion.

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