A viral video circulating on social media appears to show a woman asleep at the wheel of a Tesla on a busy stretch of Highway 1 in British Columbia, prompting an investigation by the Revelstoke RCMP.

The footage, captured by another motorist, shows the driver with her eyes closed and hands off the steering wheel while the vehicle travels on the Trans-Canada Highway between Golden and Revelstoke.The driver, identified as a woman in a grey Tesla, had two children in the back seat, though this has not been confirmed by authorities.

Experts suggest the driver may have bypassed the vehicle's monitoring system, which requires drivers to maintain attention while using self-driving features.Legal consequences could range from traffic violations to criminal charges for dangerous operation, especially if children were unattended.

The incident highlights ongoing debates about the safety and regulation of self-driving technology, as British Columbia prohibits Level 3 and higher automation.Lawmakers and safety advocates warn against over-reliance on autonomous systems, emphasizing the need for human vigilance behind the wheel.