‘I Wasn’t Driving’: Tesla Driver Blames Autopilot After Speeding, Colorado Police Respond (Video)

Police in Parker, Colorado, are reminding drivers that they, not their vehicle's software, are legally responsible for how their car behaves on the road, after an officer pulled over a Tesla driver clocked speeding well above the posted limit. The driver, seated behind the wheel and visible on the officer's body camera footage, argued during the stop that he should not be held accountable because the car was in self-driving mode at the time.

According to police, the Tesla was traveling 64 mph in a 45 mph zone when the officer initiated the stop.

'I Wasn't Driving,' Driver Tells Officer

On the body cam video, the driver can be heard telling the officer, "I wasn't driving." He went on to say, "I wasn't driving. That's assist driving, autopilot, so..." Viral Video From US: Speeding Pickup Truck Goes Airborne and Crashes Into a Home in Oregon.

The officer was not persuaded and continued to ask for the man's driver's license. "You can blame the car all you want," the officer said. "The car doesn't have a driver's license. I need to see your driver's license."

Colorado Police Warn Drivers They Are Responsible Even When Tesla Is On Autopilot

Irate man tries blaming Tesla Autopilot for speeding after being pulled over by a police officer in Colorado, tells the officer to contact Tesla's customer service.

The driver was seen yelling at the officer after the officer refused to let him blame Tesla.

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The officer also pointed out that regardless of what the car's systems were doing, the man was still in control. "You're in the driver's seat," the officer said.

Driver Demands Supervisor, Blames Tesla

The driver pushed back further, insisting he should not be issued a citation for speeding. He then asked to speak with the officer's supervisor. NYPD Detective Saves Life of Choking Baby After Spotting Black SUV Speeding in the Emergency Shoulder Lane in US, Heartwarming Video Surfaces.

"It wasn't my fault. You can complain to Tesla customer service," the driver said.

The officer again made clear that the driver, not the manufacturer, bore responsibility. "You're completely in charge of the car," the officer reminded him.

Police Say Driver Assistance Does Not Replace The Driver

The Parker Police Department used the incident to issue a broader public reminder about driver responsibility with advanced vehicle technology. In a statement, the department said, "Whether your vehicle has adaptive cruise control, lane centering or full self-driving, you are still legally responsible for operating your vehicle safely. That includes obeying speed limits, paying attention to the road and remaining in control of your vehicle."

Police reiterated that no matter what technology is built into a vehicle, whether adaptive cruise control, lane centering, or full self-driving features, the person behind the wheel remains accountable for how the vehicle operates on public roads.

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