'My Car Was on Autopilot': Tesla Driver Tries to Get Out of Texting and Driving Ticket

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In an incident captured on camera by the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, an Arizona Tesla driver was caught texting while behind the wheel, with no hands on the steering wheel. The driver's behavior was spotted by Deputy Frank Sloup, who pulled the vehicle over. When questioned about the act, the driver stated, "My car was on autopilot." Deputy Sloup responded, "There should be some sort of attention being paid while you're driving your missile down the road." The deputy's statement, representing the stance of the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, highlights the potential risks associated with distracted driving, even in a technologically advanced vehicle like a Tesla. Subscribe for more Law&Crime: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork The incident, brought to light by Deputy Frank Sloup, has sparked a discussion about the responsibility of drivers when using advanced driver assistance systems, such as Tesla's Autopilot. While these systems are designed to aid drivers and improve safety, they are not a substitute for human attention and control. The driver's attempt to use Autopilot as an explanation for texting and driving raises questions about the understanding of the limitations of the technology and the importance of remaining alert while operating a vehicle. Follow PCSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PinalCountySO/ Subscribe to PSCO on YouTube: @PinalCountySheriffsOffice Content rights fully licensed by Law&Crime via Pinal County Sheriff's Office. #LawAndCrime #Police #Arizona STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo For Advertising Inquires, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8K1occVvDTYDfFo7N5EZw Law&Crime Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXOqoOCYbi-iXChKAl6DTQ Channel B: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCLaaClAWQiTkl3pw9ZdLw Channel C: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV3pzWIhJGLYzoHyxBjjNw