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Tesla Driver Filmed Asleep at Wheel Faces Police Inquiry
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Mako · 8 hours ago
What happened
An Israeli man was questioned by police after a video showed him appearing to sleep while driving a Tesla. Police confirmed that advanced driver-assistance systems do not absolve drivers of responsibility.
- 01Tesla driver questioned by police after video shows him asleep at the wheel.
- 02The 36-year-old driver from Migdal HaEmek was released after questioning.
- 03Police stressed drivers remain fully responsible for vehicle operation.
- 04The incident sparked debate on Tesla's autonomous driving capabilities.
- 05Israeli law requires drivers to maintain control and alertness.
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