Slovakia to approve Tesla’s self-driving tech
Tesla had launched a pressure campaign to secure European approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, portraying regulators as obstacles to the technology.
Slovakia is poised to greenlight Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in the coming days, according to Transport Minister Jozef Raz. In a LinkedIn video, Raz stated that the FSD system could aid in decreasing road accidents, which aligns with the ministry's goal. The minister added that the approval would make Slovakia the ninth European Union nation to sanction the technology.
Raz also revealed that the ministry would forward a recognition letter to the Netherlands, which approved the system earlier this year and leads Tesla's approval process in Europe. Once the letter is delivered, the FSD system will be accessible in Slovakia as well. However, Raz emphasized that drivers remain ultimately responsible for their vehicles.
This announcement follows a Reuters report suggesting that Tesla has been lobbying for FSD approval across Europe by positioning regulators as barriers to a technology that, according to Tesla, enhances road safety. Notably, countries like the Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Denmark have already authorized the FSD system this year. An EU-wide vote on the matter could occur as early as December.
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