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flag A Minnesota man was arrested for DUI in Jan. 2026, claiming his self-driving car exempted him, but legal experts say the defense likely won’t hold due to broad "actual physical control" laws.

flag A man in Southeast Minnesota was arrested for DUI in January 2026, arguing his self-driving car exempted him from charges, but legal experts say the defense is unlikely to hold. flag Minnesota law defines “actual physical control” broadly, based on a 1978 Supreme Court ruling that includes being in the driver’s seat with the engine running—even without driving. flag Courts emphasize prevention, aiming to stop impaired individuals from operating vehicles. flag Even with autonomous technology, being in control of a vehicle in the driver’s seat with the engine on may still result in DUI charges.

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