Tesla FSD faces scrutiny in Europe over speed limit violations

Tesla FSD autonomous driving road safety EU regulation speed limit violations

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised system is facing scrutiny in Europe following tests conducted by the Belgian road safety group Johanna.be. During a three-day test covering 400 km in Brussels, the system was found to frequently exceed speed limits. Specifically, the software exceeded the 30 km/h limit in 55 percent of tested segments, averaging 44 km/h, and exceeded 20 km/h limits in residential areas in 42 percent of cases.

The investigation revealed a discrepancy between the vehicle's camera recognition and its internal display. While cameras often correctly identified speed signs, the driver's display frequently showed incorrect limits, such as 50 km/h in 30 km/h zones, leading to potential driver confusion. Additionally, the system was observed attempting illegal overtaking maneuvers on designated cyclist streets.

These findings come at a critical time as the European Union prepares for a vote on whether to grant block-wide approval for FSD technology. While countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, and the Czech Republic have already granted individual permissions, a unified EU decision has been delayed, with the next major opportunity for a vote expected in December. Authorities emphasize that despite the assistance, the human driver remains 100 percent responsible for the vehicle's actions and compliance with traffic laws.

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Johanna.be organization has submitted its findings to Belgian and Dutch authorities, calling for a reassessment of Tesla's FSD approvals. www.bruzz.be · www.upday.com
[● 4 SOURCES] In 55 percent of tested 30 km/h zones in Brussels, the FSD system exceeded the speed limit, averaging 44 km/h. www.bruzz.be · www.upday.com · tinhte.vn · www.cnews.cz
[○ 1 SOURCE] A formal EU-wide vote on Tesla's FSD system has been delayed, with the next significant opportunity for a decision expected in December. sapo.pt
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tesla has argued that its FSD system maintains speeds consistent with the surrounding traffic flow. www.schmidtisblog.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The Belgian safety group Johanna.be reported that Tesla's FSD system frequently exceeded speed limits and attempted to overtake cyclists in prohibited areas. www.bruzz.be · www.upday.com · www.claimsjournal.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The system exceeded the 20 km/h limit in 42 percent of tested residential areas, averaging 26 km/h. www.bruzz.be · www.upday.com · tinhte.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] The vehicle's display frequently showed incorrect speed limits, such as 50 km/h in 30 km/h zones, despite the cameras correctly identifying the signs. www.bruzz.be · www.upday.com · www.cnews.cz
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Flemish government's transportation ministry stated that the driver remains 100% responsible for the vehicle even when using FSD. www.claimsjournal.com