Drunk Tesla Driver Gets a Nap, a DUI, and a Lesson in Why "Self-Driving" Doesn't Mean "Your Designated Driver"
By Olivia Richman
Published on March 27, 2026.
A Northern California man is facing a DUI charge after being found unconscious behind the wheel of a Tesla, while driving on autopilot. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on a Wednesday. A concerned community member alerted police and directed them to the vehicle, which they found completely unconscious. The driver was allegedly intoxicated and high in a combination of alcohol and marijuana. No injuries were reported. This incident was highlighted as a reminder that California allows drivers to use assistive driving technologies but still requires them to be conscious, alert, and sober.
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