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Tesla Driver Cited for Sleeping While Using Full Self-Driving on California Highway

September 19, 2026
oecd:2026-09-19-af1dView source ↗

What happened

A Tesla driver in Solano County, California, was cited after being found asleep behind the wheel while the vehicle's Full Self-Driving AI system operated at 60 mph. The incident highlights misuse and overreliance on Tesla's AI driver-assistance, creating unsafe conditions and prompting legal action by authorities.

Reported impact

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Relevant governance controls

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Control mapping is analytical. It does not state that any control would have prevented the incident.

Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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Tesla Driver Cited for Sleeping While Using Full Self-Driving on California Highway
2026-09-19