Tesla FSD speeds in Brussels' low-speed zones

Tesla's supervised self-driving system exceeded Brussels' 30 km/h speed limits in 55% of tested zones during July 2026 street tests.

Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) exceeded Brussels' 30 km/h speed limit in 55% of 400 km of low-speed streets tested in July 2026, averaging 44 km/h in those zones. The system displayed 50 km/h limits in most 30 km/h areas and attempted to overtake cyclists in prohibited cycle streets. Belgian authorities approved the supervised rollout in June 2026 after Tesla completed 5,000 km of testing, but the EU vote on October 6, 2026—requiring approval from 15 countries—faces concerns from Sweden, Norway, Finland, and France about safety risks. This friction directly threatens pedestrian safety in low-speed zones, where WHO data shows pedestrian fatalities increase sixfold when hit at 44 km/h versus 30 km/h. The study focuses specifically on Brussels' street environments, and Tesla's speed claims may not account for localized speed limit misidentification.

This moves mobility safety friction by demonstrating how FSD's behavior in residential areas could escalate collision risks for pedestrians and cyclists. If deployed widely without localized speed adaptation, it risks undermining the very low-speed infrastructure designed to protect people in urban settings. The EU vote outcome will determine whether this friction is resolved or amplified across the continent.

The source provides limited detail on the scale of this friction beyond Brussels and the EU vote context, so the full implications for pedestrian safety remain tied to the specific street environments tested and the resolution of the EU vote.

Source: Electrek