A study by the Belgian organization Johanna.be found that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system often exceeded speed limits in Brussels during July. The research involved a Tesla Model 3 equipped with FSD, which went over the 30 km/h speed limit in 55% of the 29 segments tested. The system averaged 44 km/h in these areas, often displaying a speed limit of 50 km/h instead of the correct 30 km/h. This error occurred in 90% of the studied segments. In residential zones with a 20 km/h limit, the FSD exceeded the speed limit in 42% of the cases. The study also noted that the system attempted to overtake cyclists in areas where such a maneuver was not allowed, although it generally behaved cautiously around pedestrians and cyclists.
The findings were shared with the Dutch authority RDW, which had given a provisional approval for the FSD, and with the Flemish ministry responsible for authorizing its use in Belgium. Officials were asked to reconsider their approval. A spokesperson for the Flemish government stated that the system "learns" over time and that the driver remains "100% responsible" for the vehicle’s operation. Tesla has not officially responded to the concerns, but it has defended its own research, which claims that the FSD does not drive excessively fast and instead adapts to the surrounding traffic.
The Netherlands has allowed the use of FSD since April 2026, and RDW is now seeking to extend this approval to the entire European Union. However, some EU member states are resisting the move, with France being one of the first to oppose it. Tesla had expected a vote on the matter within a Commission committee on October 6, but the agenda for that meeting includes only a 25-minute discussion on the Dutch request without a planned vote. The next scheduled meeting of the committee is in December.
The European vote on extending the FSD approval to all 27 EU countries, originally set for October 6, has been postponed. There is currently no clear timeline for a decision, and no guarantees that a resolution will be reached in the near future. The delay raises questions about the pace of regulatory approval for advanced driver-assistance systems across Europe.
Tesla's Full Self-Driving System Faces Scrutiny Over Speeding and Safety Concerns in Europe
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