California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Sept. 27 that would have added people using autopilot features in their cars after drinking or consuming drugs to the state’s driving under the influence law.
The legislation would have redefined the term “drive” for certain driving under the influence, reckless driving, and vehicular manslaughter criminal offenses when a car is operating with autonomous technology—such as Tesla Autopilot.
The term would have included the “volitional movement of a vehicle with driver support features engaged that require a person to supervise the vehicle in order to steer, brake, or accelerate, as needed to maintain safety.” …