Police probe whether Tesla driver-assist was on in B.C. video
A video that went viral, as reported on July 8, 2026, shows a Tesla cruising down a British Columbia highway with its driver seemingly asleep, head tilted, and sunglasses covering her eyes.
Police are now investigating whether the car's advanced driver-assist was switched on at the time.
Concerns over misuse of Tesla features
Tesla's cabin camera is supposed to catch if you're not paying attention, but sunglasses can sometimes fool it.
If that happens, the car checks if you're holding the wheel, but people have found ways around that too.
Since Canada banned fully self-driving cars above Level 2 in 2024, drivers are legally required to stay alert and ready to take control at any moment.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about how some people are misusing these high-tech features.