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On 2026-08-06 @CollinRugg posted video of a traffic stop in Parker, Colorado…

2026-08-06 · 20:39 UTC ·@CollinRugg ·0 min read

Brief

A Parker, Colorado traffic stop captured in a video posted by @CollinRugg on 2026-08-06 shows a driver insisting Tesla 'Autopilot' was responsible for speeding and telling the officer to contact Tesla customer service; the officer insisted 'You're in charge, though,' and the Parker Police Department later stressed drivers remain accountable and these systems only assist.

Why it matters

On 2026-08-06 @CollinRugg posted video of a traffic stop in Parker, Colorado showing an irate driver blaming Tesla 'Autopilot' for speeding and telling the officer to 'complain to Tesla's customer service.'

Key details

  • The officer replied 'You're in charge, though,' and the Parker Police Department reiterated that the person behind the wheel is accountable and 'These systems are designed to assist you, not drive for you.'
  • The post includes the author's reaction 'Lmao' and was published at 2026-08-06 20:39:52+00:00.
Source evidence

Irate man tries blaming Tesla Autopilot for speeding after being pulled over by a police officer in Colorado, tells the officer to contact Tesla's customer service.

The driver was seen yelling at the officer after the officer refused to let him blame Tesla.

Officer: "[Going] a little fast..."

Man: "I wasn't driving. That's assist driving, autopilot, sir."

Officer: "You're in charge, though..."

Man: "That wasn't my fault, so you can complain to Tesla's customer service."

"No matter what technology your vehicle has, the person behind the wheel is accountable for the vehicle's actions. These systems are designed to assist you, not drive for you," the Parker Police Department said.

Lmao.

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