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Reddit asks: does FSD reduce police stops for drivers under the influence?

📍 Reddit Tesla FSD October 22, 2026 at 01:07 AM

Unconfirmed: A Reddit user (/u/Pure-Name2308) asks in a community thread whether anyone has already been stopped by police while using Tesla FSD. The question raises whether using FSD reduces the likelihood of being stopped when the driver has consumed cannabis or alcohol. The post includes no data, statistics, verified cases, or official responses. It is a user question, not an announcement or a Tesla feature. FSD is a driver-assistance system that requires driver supervision, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in most jurisdictions.

Reddit post, not confirmed news; no data or verified cases.
The question mentions cannabis and alcohol while using Tesla FSD to avoid police stops.

🔎 Why it matters: There is no official confirmation: it is a Reddit user's question about whether FSD reduces police stops for someone driving with cannabis or alcohol. The source provides no cases or statistics linking FSD to police checks.

📈 Upside: Not applicable.

📉 Risk: Driving under the influence of alcohol or cannabis with FSD engaged does not remove the obligation of constant driver supervision, and both substances impair reaction ability.

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Reddit asks: does FSD reduce police stops for drivers under the influence?

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