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Slovakia is set to recognise Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system within days, potentially becoming the ninth European Union country to allow the
supervised driver-assistance technology.
Slovak Transport Minister Jozef Raz said the country would send a recognition letter to the Netherlands, whose road regulator previously approved Tesla’s supervised FSD system and is involved in the EU regulatory process, according to Reuters.
Once the recognition process is completed, Tesla’s FSD system could become available to drivers in Slovakia subject to applicable conditions. Raz stressed that drivers would remain responsible for their vehicles while the system is in operation.
Tesla’s FSD technology can assist with driving functions such as steering and speed control, but it is not a fully autonomous driving system. Drivers are required to remain attentive and capable of taking control of the vehicle at all times.
The expected Slovak recognition follows moves by other European countries as Tesla seeks to expand the availability of its supervised driving technology across the region. The Netherlands approved the system earlier this year, with other EU countries subsequently moving to recognise the decision.
Tesla’s driver-assistance technology has faced regulatory scrutiny in Europe, particularly over compliance with local traffic rules and requirements governing how the system responds to speed limits and other driving conditions.
Regulators have continued to examine technical and safety requirements before allowing broader deployment.
For Tesla, wider regulatory acceptance could open additional European markets for its AI-based driving technology as the company seeks to expand its autonomous-driving capabilities amid increasing competition in the electric-vehicle and advanced driver-assistance sectors.
Slovak Transport Minister Jozef Raz said the country would send a recognition letter to the Netherlands, whose road regulator previously approved Tesla’s supervised FSD system and is involved in the EU regulatory process, according to Reuters.
Once the recognition process is completed, Tesla’s FSD system could become available to drivers in Slovakia subject to applicable conditions. Raz stressed that drivers would remain responsible for their vehicles while the system is in operation.
Tesla’s FSD technology can assist with driving functions such as steering and speed control, but it is not a fully autonomous driving system. Drivers are required to remain attentive and capable of taking control of the vehicle at all times.
The expected Slovak recognition follows moves by other European countries as Tesla seeks to expand the availability of its supervised driving technology across the region. The Netherlands approved the system earlier this year, with other EU countries subsequently moving to recognise the decision.
Tesla’s driver-assistance technology has faced regulatory scrutiny in Europe, particularly over compliance with local traffic rules and requirements governing how the system responds to speed limits and other driving conditions.
Regulators have continued to examine technical and safety requirements before allowing broader deployment.
For Tesla, wider regulatory acceptance could open additional European markets for its AI-based driving technology as the company seeks to expand its autonomous-driving capabilities amid increasing competition in the electric-vehicle and advanced driver-assistance sectors.
