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BC RCMP are reminding motorists that driving on autopilot is no excuse for speeding.
On Tuesday, police impounded a Tesla in the Coquitlam area for excessive speeding while the automated function was activated.
The vehicle was clocked while cruising at 113 km/h in a 50 km/h zone and upon being pulled over, police report the driver cited the autopilot feature as reason for the excessive speed.
"But I wasn't driving, sir!'
— CQ RCMP (@cqrcmp) August 4, 2020
Autopilot is not an excuse to drive 113 kph in a 50 zone.
Tesla towed, batteries not included. #SpeedingTicket #DriveSafe pic.twitter.com/EEoqrsNhE1
In BC, fines range from $368 to $483 for excessive speeding, plus a fee for towing and impounding the vehicle.
The infraction also counts as three points against the operator’s Driver Risk Premium.
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