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id: 11aed8d281
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-11 12:59 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 12:59 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Two drivers charged on Highway 417 while vehicles drove themselves

Police said two drivers on Highway 417 were not paying attention while their vehicles drove themselves. One was charged after a Tuesday incident near Parkdale Avenue.

Section: [Public Safety](/ottawa/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Highway 417](/ottawa/wiki/highway-417.md)

## Coverage

- [CityNews Ottawa](https://ottawa.citynews.ca/2026/11/11/two-charged-after-sleeping-watching-videos-in-autonomous-vehicles/), 2026-11-11 12:59 EST: Two charged after sleeping, watching videos in autonomous vehicles

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