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Cybertruck driver caught on camera in shocking act on busy Bay area highway

Nypost · · 254 words · By Nina Joudeh
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Cybertruck driver caught on camera in shocking act on busy Bay area highway See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Cybertruck driver caught on camera in shocking act on busy Bay area highway See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on GoogleA Tesla Cybertruck driver was caught on camera apparently asleep behind the wheel while cruising down a busy Bay Area highway in self-driving mode over the weekend.

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Video sent to KRON4 showed the driver dozing off inside the futuristic pickup as it traveled along Highway 101 in Marin County around 4 p.m.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/us-news/cybertruck-driver-caught-on-camera-in-shoc…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The California Highway Patrol also warned that sleeping behind the wheel—even in a vehicle equipped with autonomous or autopilot features—violates state law.”
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One search result mentions the CHP pulling over a Tesla with a sleeping driver on Highway 101, but the provided text does not explicitly quote a general CHP warning that sleeping in autonomous mode violates state law, though it implies enforcement of such laws.
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web search NEUTRAL — The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. Browse Services.Visit Governor Gavin Newsom WebPage. Commissioner. Sean Duryee. Californi…
https://www.chp.ca.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — The California Highway Patrol recently pulled over a Tesla with some difficulty after police spotted the driver passed out behind the wheel(Opens in a new window). The incident took place on Highway 1…
https://www.extremetech.com/cars/281603-police-pull-over-sel…
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web search NEUTRAL — Laws on autonomous vehicles in Canada, U.S. and U.K. Laws regarding self-driving or autonomous vehicles are currently at different stages from country to country.
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-8746695/Tesla-driver-…
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Claim 2: “A Tesla Cybertruck driver was caught on camera apparently asleep behind the wheel while cruising down a busy Bay Area highway in self-driving mode over the weekend.”
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The provided evidence includes reports of a Cybertruck driver playing GTA, a Cybertruck hitting a chicken, and a Cybertruck nearly driving off a barrier, but none of the provided search results confirm a Cybertruck driver asleep on a Bay Area highway over a specific weekend.
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web search NEUTRAL — A Cybertruck driver has filmed himself playing "Grand Theft Auto V" while rip-roaring down a highway in FSD mode.
https://futurism.com/tesla-cybertruck-fsd-gta
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web search NEUTRAL — Decided to push the limits of the Cybertruck and see if it can survive some deep water! Boat mode enabled.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lKAEHMvvxg
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web search NEUTRAL — A Tesla Cybertruck owner set their vehicle to operate autonomously, hitting a chicken on the road — and they were shocked that the vehicle didn't even recognize that an accident had occurred.The Cyber…
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/tesla-cybertruck-…
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Claim 3: “Similar videos have surfaced before, including footage posted by the outlet showing a driver asleep on Highway 4.”
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Multiple sources confirm KRON4 posted footage of a Tesla driver (not necessarily a Cybertruck) asleep on Highway 4 in the East Bay/Pittsburg area.
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web search NEUTRAL — A woman was seen apparently asleep while in the driving seat of a Tesla driving along a freeway in California, in footage posted on February 2.Video captured...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZIaILdB6KY
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web search NEUTRAL — (KRON) — A Tesla driver in the East Bay appears to be asleep behind the wheel as it was on Highway 4. According to viewer video sent to KRON4, a man at the driver’s seat — along with the front passeng…
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/video-tesla-driver-appea…
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web search NEUTRAL — TikTok video from KRON4 News (@kron4.com): "Another Tesla driver #caught asleep behind the wheel in the #bayarea . This most recent incident happening just weeks after the #viral story out of Pittsbur…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/tesla-driver-asleep
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Claim 4: “If a driver is asleep behind the wheel, they are in violation of California’s basic speed law”
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The evidence defines California's Basic Speed Law (CVC 22350) as requiring drivers to operate at a speed that is reasonable and prudent. While sleeping would logically lead to a violation of safe operation, the provided evidence does not explicitly state that 'sleeping behind the wheel' is the specific legal definition of a violation of the basic speed law.
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web search NEUTRAL — Toggle California subsection. 6.1 Basic speed law.In California, the maximum speed in school zones is 15 or 25 mph (24 or 40 km/h), but may only be in effect when children are present within that scho…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_limits_in_the_United_Sta…
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web search NEUTRAL — Under California Vehicle Code 22350, California’s Basic Speed Law requires that drivers always operate their vehicles at a speed that is reasonable and prudent based on road conditions.
https://www.sallymorinlaw.com/california-basic-speed-law/
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web search NEUTRAL — California Vehicle Codes. CA Vehicle Code 22350 – Basic Speed Law.What are the Penalties for Violating CA Vehicle Code 22350? There are several potential consequences you could face if you are found i…
https://www.losangelesduiattorney.com/california-vehicle-cod…
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Claim 5: “Video sent to KRON4 showed the driver dozing off inside the futuristic pickup as it traveled along Highway 101 in Marin County around 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16.”
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The evidence for KRON4 mentions a fatal accident on Highway 101 involving a Nissan and a Ford, but does not mention a Cybertruck driver asleep on May 16.
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web search NEUTRAL — Decided to push the limits of the Cybertruck and see if it can survive some deep water! Boat mode enabled.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lKAEHMvvxg
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web search NEUTRAL — The impact pushed the Nissan into the driver, who landed in the road and was fatally hit by a Ford F-150. His name has not been released. The driver and three passengers in the Ford F-250 were hospita…
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/driver-fatally-hit-after…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dashcam video captured a Cybertruck reportedly on autopilot driving directly toward an overpass barrier, according to a lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged that Tesla misrepresented the capabilities of its d…
https://www.aol.com/articles/video-shows-cybertruck-nearly-d…
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Claim 6: “the company’s guidelines state drivers must remain attentive and ready to take control of the vehicle at all times.”
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The provided evidence for Tesla consists of general homepages and stock news; no specific guidelines regarding driver attentiveness were included in the search results provided.
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web search NEUTRAL — Tesla is building a world of amazing abundance with AI, electric cars, solar, home batteries and integrated renewable energy solutions for homes and businesses.
https://www.tesla.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 22, 2026 · See the latest on Tesla. From breaking news to in-depth reporting, Bloomberg tracks the full story in real time.
https://www.bloomberg.com/latest/tesla
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web search NEUTRAL — Find the latest Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) stock quote, history, news and other vital information to help you with your stock trading and investing.
https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/TSLA/
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.