Man Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI Tells Officers His Tesla Had Been Set On 'Autopilot'
SAN FRANCISCO (CBSLA) — Authorities say a man arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence told officers that his Tesla had been set on "autopilot."
The California Highway Patrol says the driver was found passed out behind the wheel on the Bay Bridge.
When u pass out behind the wheel on the Bay Bridge with more than 2x legal alcohol BAC limit and are found by a CHP Motor. Driver explained Tesla had been set on autopilot. He was arrested and charged with suspicion of DUI. Car towed (no it didn't drive itself to the tow yard). pic.twitter.com/4NSRlOBRBL
— CHP San Francisco (@CHPSanFrancisco) January 19, 2018
According to the CHP, the driver allegedly had a blood-alcohol content level of two times the legal limit.
He was subsequently arrested and booked on suspicion of DUI.
No further information was available.