Man Falls Asleep at the Wheel of a Tesla on Autopilot and Is Pursued by Police for Miles — How Did This Incident End?

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 29/07/2025 at 15:54

Updated on 29/07/2025 at 15:59

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Driver Caught Sleeping While Tesla Drove Itself for Several Kilometers in Sweden; Case Raises Alert About Autopilot Use

The advancement of technology has transformed the way people drive, but irresponsible use can pose serious risks. A recent case involving a Tesla Model X in Sweden drew attention and ended with the conviction of a driver for reckless driving.

The situation began when another driver noticed something strange on the E4 highway. A Tesla Model X was driving in the passing lane but was not overtaking any vehicle.

As he got closer, the driver realized that the Tesla driver was sound asleep. The police were immediately called.

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When the authorities reached the car, the vehicle had already traveled about 26 kilometers since the report.

The Tesla was near the city of Linköping and continued moving, with the autopilot activated. Despite the police’s attempts to get the driver’s attention, the man did not wake up.

The officers tried to steer the car toward an exit, but they couldn’t. The pursuit continued for several kilometers.

When the driver finally woke up, he abruptly turned the steering wheel to the right. A police car had to make an emergency maneuver to avoid a collision.

The vehicle only stopped at a gas station, ending the chase after 40 kilometers. The scare was significant.

The driver claimed he had not slept the night before and was stressed because he needed to return the car.

Initially, he tried to say that he kept one eye open the whole time, but later changed his story.

According to the Swedish newspaper Vi Bilägare, the man confessed he was embarrassed by the incident. He attributed his behavior to fatigue and the comfort of the car.

He said: “I am very embarrassed, it was due to exhaustion. I had a Tesla with autopilot, which made me feel very comfortable.”

Despite the technology in the vehicle, the episode reinforces the limits of autopilot. The system does not exempt the driver from the responsibility of staying alert.

Safe driving remains a human obligation, even with increasingly advanced cars.

With information from Xataka.

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