Tesla Driver Cited for Zoning Out on Highway, Warning Issued

0:00It's March 24, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Vancouver News today. Your AI-powered local news. Police and Metro Vancouver have issued a strong warning to drivers after ticketing a woman in a Tesla who seemed completely checked out behind the wheel on Highway 1. Last Tuesday morning during rush hour in Coquitlam, amid rainy and slick roads, officers spotted her vehicle weaving along, an officer pulled up alongside and saw the driver with her eyes shut and arms folded. She claimed she had simply zoned out while keeping her hands on the steering wheel. Das cam footage from the patrol car, told a different story, leading to tickets for speeding and driving without due care. The fines added up to more than $500. Authorities are stressing that drivers must stay fully awake, alert, and in control at all times, even with advanced vehicle features. Self-driving modes at level 3 or higher are not permitted on British Columbia roads. Four levels of automation, like lane assist or automatic braking, still demand constant

1:00driver attention and readiness to take over. This case serves as a clear reminder to stay focused out there.