Sleeping in traffic puts driver of self-driving car at risk of a fine

A woman was caught sleeping behind the wheel of her self-driving car during rush hour in Ottawa, leading to a fine from the police. The incident occurred on Highway 417, where an officer recorded her with closed eyes and hands off the steering wheel. She may face a CAD 490 fine and six demerit points on her license. The police used this incident to remind drivers to remain attentive, even with autonomous driving features. This is reportedly the first case in Ottawa of someone sleeping in a self-driving vehicle, highlighting the limitations of such technology. The officer emphasized that drivers must maintain control of their vehicles, as the technology is not foolproof and has been linked to accidents.