A Tesla driver who passed a Washington State Patrol trooper while asleep at the wheel is facing charges.
According to WSP, the female driver was using the autopilot system when she passed the trooper going 78-mph on I-5 in Kent. She was in a 60-mile-per-hour zone.
The trooper managed to get the driver’s attention and got her to pull over. The woman was cited for speeding and negligent driving.
About Tesla’s Autopilot System
The advanced driver-assistance system developed by Tesla is NOT fully autonomous. The system is designed to assist drivers. They MUST remain attentive at all times and ready to take over…