Ningbo driver's drunk driving, despite autopilot, caused crash

A driver in Ningbo, China, was sentenced to three months in jail for drunk driving and causing a highway accident while using a vehicle's advanced driver-assistance system. The driver, without a license, was found guilty of dangerous driving. The court found the driver, who had a blood alcohol content of 119 mg/100ml, was responsible for the accident. He activated the car's driver-assistance features on the highway and subsequently rear-ended another vehicle. The driver's claim that he wasn't driving because the system was engaged was rejected. The court emphasized that the driver was still responsible for the vehicle's operation, even with the assistance system. The court's decision underscores the legal consequences of drunk driving, even when using advanced vehicle technology, and the importance of driver responsibility.