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Can you get a ticket for falling asleep while driving?
I saw a YouTube video the other day where a Tesla driver gets pulled over while sleeping. Apparently, he put the car on autopilot and took a nap. So it made me wonder. Can I get a ticket if I fall asleep while driving?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Police departments around the country report about 10 instances a year of someone falling asleep while using Tesla’s autopilot feature. Oddly, you cannot get a ticket for falling asleep while driving, but a police officer will likely cite you for careless driving,
distracted driving
, or reckless driving.Although self-driving modes seem convenient, they still require you to stay awake and alert when you’re behind the wheel. The most advanced system available to consumers—Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Mode—still necessitates an alert driver. So instead of falling asleep at the wheel, you should try one of these solutions:
- Pull over and take a nap
- Turn on the AC
- Get more sleep the night before
- Turn on loud music
- Open the windows
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