Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) tech could soon arrive in Belgium as regional officials look to fast-track the software for local roads.
Annick De Ridder, the Flemish Minister for Mobility, announced today (May 5) that she has requested the data from Tesla’s recent test projects in the Netherlands to help speed up the process.
Minister De Ridder has instructed her administration to review the files and provide clarity on a “rapid homologation” by the end of this week. Homologation is the technical term for the legal certification required before a vehicle or new technology can be used on public streets.
The push comes as Europe begins to modernize its driving regulations. Historically, strict rules have limited advanced driver assistance systems like FSD, but recent updates to continental regulations have started to clear a path for high-level automation.
By requesting the Dutch files, the administration is looking to leverage existing data from its neighbours to avoid unnecessary delays. De Ridder noted that while safety is the priority, the goal is to ensure innovation isn’t slowed down by red tape, keeping the region at the forefront of automotive technology.
FSD Supervised in the Netherlands has been nothing short of a success, based on the videos we’ve seen. Once other European countries also adopt FSD tech, it’s going to be one giant domino effect of others following suit.