Tesla driver fined in Colorado after claiming autopilot was driving

In Parker, Colorado, a driver of a Tesla was stopped for traveling 103 km/h (64 mph) in a 72 km/h (45 mph) zone. The driver told officers that the vehicle’s Full Self‑Driving (FSD) system was active and that he was not driving, hoping to avoid a ticket. Police explained that FSD is a Level 2 driver‑assistance feature, not an autonomous system, and that the driver remains legally responsible for the vehicle’s operation. An officer responded, “You can say the car’s driving all you want. The judge is not going to play that game,” and issued a speeding citation. The incident underscores that, despite marketing claims, drivers must stay in control and obey traffic laws when using such assistance technologies.