Tesla's supervised self — driving system often misreads speed limits, Belgian safety group finds

Belgian NGO says Tesla's automated-driving software sped The advocacy group tested the system over three days in July across about 400 km NGO asks Flemish ministry and Dutch regulator RDW to reassess FSD approvals By Chris Kirkham and Marie Mannes Sept 24 (Reuters) — Tesla’s FSD automated-driving system frequently exceeded speed limits and attempted to overtake cyclists on streets where it's prohibited, a road-safety advocacy group said, citing tests it conducted in Belgium. The Belgian group Johanna.be — which advocates for pedestrian and cyclist safety — tested Tesla’s system over three days in July, covering about 400 km (249 miles). It found that FSD often exceeded speed limits in 20 km/h and 30 km/h zones, and incorrectly displayed higher speed limits to drivers, potentially misleading them about how fast the vehicle should travel. Tesla’s FSD driver-assistance feature can perform most driving tasks but requires drivers to pay strict attention. Dutch regulator RDW approved the system in April, with Belgium and a handful of other countries following suit. An EU-wide vote could happen on October 6. Several EU countries, including Sweden, have expressed concerns about FSD exceedi