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Driver cited after trooper finds her asleep at the wheel of Tesla, speeding on I-5

A Washington State Patrol trooper stopped the Tesla without incident and issued a negligent driving ticket after it passed at 78 mph.

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A driver was cited for negligent driving after a Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper discovered her asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla on Interstate 5.

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The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
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WA Tesla driver suspected of being asleep at the wheel on I-5

Self-driving cars are legal in Washington, but only for testing. Definitely not for napping.

·Seattle, United States
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Komo NewsKomo News
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Driver cited after trooper finds her asleep at the wheel of Tesla, speeding on I-5

A driver was cited for negligent driving after a Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper discovered her asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla on Interstate 5.

·Seattle, United States
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pugetpress.compugetpress.com

Tesla Driver Caught Sleeping Going 78 MPH On I-5, State Patrol Says

A Washington State Patrol trooper cited a Tesla driver after finding her asleep while traveling 78 mph on Interstate 5 in Federal Way.

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Komo News broke the news in Seattle, United States on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
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