Ontario Provincial Police say a driver is facing charges after being spotted asleep at the wheel in their self-driving vehicle on Highway 417 in Ottawa on Wednesday. According to an OPP statement on the social media website X, officers observed a driver sleeping at the wheel on the highway during rush hour traffic. “The OPP reminds drivers that even though your vehicle has an autonomous driving feature, drivers are still required to pay due care and attention when behind the wheel,” OPP said. Police say the driver is now facing a careless driving charge, which, upon conviction, carries a penalty of $490 and six demerit points.
