Canadian police fine driver for sleeping in self-driving car on Highway 417

Ottawa police fined a woman for sleeping while her self-driving car drove in slow traffic on Highway 417, marking an early enforcement case for autonomous vehicle misuse. The incident highlights regulatory gaps and liability questions as self-driving technology becomes more common. The driver may face additional reckless driving charges.

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