"The Hingham Police Department issued a warning about self-driving cars after a Tesla was caught on video blowing past a school bus in the South Shore community. A video from Hingham police shows a red Tesla driving past a school bus with its stop sign out and flashing lights on. The incident occurred on Lincoln Street (Route 3A) around 2:48 p.m. on Oct. 6, according to dash cam footage."
"A police officer stopped the car and issued a citation after the driver said they were using the self-driving feature, police say. On Monday, Hingham police issued the warning in a Facebook post: "Even if a car has a driver assistance feature or self-driving option, the driver must still pay attention to what is happening on the road. The driver is always responsible for their vehicle's safe operation.""
Hingham Police Department warned drivers that self-driving or driver-assistance features do not relieve them of responsibility for safe vehicle operation. A red Tesla was recorded passing a stopped school bus with its stop sign extended and flashing lights on along Lincoln Street (Route 3A) at about 2:48 p.m. on Oct. 6, according to dash cam footage. An officer stopped the vehicle and cited the driver after the driver said they were using a self-driving feature. The police reminder emphasized that drivers must pay attention to the road and remain responsible for their vehicles even when using automation.
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