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Two Witnesses Help Police Ticket Sleeping Tesla Driver on Highway 1
Two witnesses and a passenger video helped police identify the driver, who was fined $368 for driving without due care and attention.
- On Aug. 11, 2026, Highway Patrol ticketed a 45-year-old Maple Ridge woman $368 for driving without due care after witnesses filmed her sleeping behind the wheel of her Tesla on Highway 1 in North Vancouver.
- Two witnesses travelling near Mountain Highway recorded video of the driver with her eyes closed, then alerted Highway Patrol, which used the footage to identify the vehicle's registered owner.
- Sergeant Michael McLaughlin confirmed the driver matched the description from video and was issued the $368 ticket for driving without due care and attention under Section 144 of the Motor Vehicle Act.
- Police reiterated that motorists must remain alert despite self-driving technology advancements. "It's illegal in B.C., and we're here to enforce the law and keep roads safe," said Sergeant Michael McLaughlin.
- Distracted driving remains a significant safety concern, with ICBC reporting an average of 80 crashes involving such behavior annually across the province, underscoring the importance of driver focus.
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B.C. Tesla driver ticketed for allegedly sleeping behind the wheel on Highway 1 - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
A 45-year-old driver from Maple Ridge is facing a $368 ticket for allegedly sleeping behind the wheel while driving on Highway 1. Two witnesses called into police about a driver who appeared to be asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla on Highway 1 near Mountain Highway in North Vancouver on Aug. 11, just before 3:30 p.m., according to a news release from B.C. Highway Patrol Wednesday (Sept. 2). Police say both witnesses were in the same vehicle and…
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