Driver ticketed for violation of stop sign/failure to stop
WINTER PARK, Fla. – A driver was ticketed after a Tesla smashed into a home on New Year’s Day, according to Winter Park police.
Police said, “The driver was unfamiliar with the operation of the vehicle and also a mechanical issue occurring which resulted in the crash.”
According to a news release, the unidentified driver was cited for violation of stop sign/failure to stop.
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Police said there was no information to suggest the driver was using the Tesla’s autopilot feature and no signs of impairment.
News 6 is working to find out the time and location of the crash.
A Tesla crashed into a Winter Park home on Jan. 1, police say (Copyright 2024 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)“As technology continues to evolve, it is important that drivers take time to learn all the features of their vehicles, so they can properly operate safety equipment such as the headlights and wipers as well as any driver assistance systems,” investigators said. “The driver is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of their vehicle at all times, regardless of any safety features in use.”
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