Slovakia to approve Tesla’s self-driving tech

Slovakia anticipates approving Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in the coming days, according to Transport Minister Jozef Raz. The minister made this announcement via a LinkedIn video posted on Wednesday afternoon. Raz emphasized that the system could help reduce road accidents, which aligns with Slovakia's objectives. He stated, "Data shows that these cars reduce the accident rate and that's exactly what we're aiming for."

Raz revealed that the ministry would dispatch a recognition letter to the Netherlands, whose regulator RDW approved the system earlier this year. The Netherlands serves as Tesla's primary authority for the approval process in Europe. Upon receiving this letter, the FSD system will become available for use in Slovakia as well. Raz reiterated, "But remember: you're still the driver, and you're responsible for the car. We're doing this for you."

This announcement follows a Reuters report detailing Tesla's efforts to secure FSD approval across Europe. The report highlighted how Tesla has been lobbying regulators, positioning the technology as a safety enhancement rather than a potential risk. Several European countries, including the Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Denmark, have already approved the use of the system this year. An EU-wide vote on FSD could take place as early as December.