The most important part of Tesla’s driverless driving promise “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)”In other words, the Fully Autonomous Driving system continues to be stuck in legal and bureaucratic obstacles on the European continent. Following the approval process led by the Netherlands (RDW), countries such as Denmark, Estonia and Lithuania gave the green light to the FSD system. But as one of the largest automotive markets in the EU, france, announced that it would not approve the Tesla FSD software in its current form, citing security concerns.

The statement made by French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot dealt a major blow to FSD’s plans to expand by receiving uniform approval throughout Europe.

Why Does France Oppose Tesla FSD?

French authorities emphasize that the autonomous driving software offered by Tesla “cannot yet fully guarantee public safety.” The two main technical and security concerns that stand out in the ministry’s statements are:

• Speed ​​Limit Violations:In the tests, it was determined that the FSD system allowed exceeding the determined speed limits and could bend traffic rules.

• Urban Driver Attention:It was noted that the system could not keep the driver’s attention at an optimal level, especially at roundabouts, complex intersections and busy urban lane changes.

France opposes the creation of a permit valid throughout the EU with the national approval of a single country (the Netherlands), and demands the introduction of a common and strict security protocol at the United Nations (UNECE) and EU level.

How Does the FSD Approval Process Progress in Europe?

The situation in the European market involves a complete regional division:

How Does This Situation in Europe Affect Türkiye?

Türkiye is directly involved in automotive type approvals and highway traffic legislation. European Union and United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)refers to regulations. This situation directly concerns thousands of Tesla users in Türkiye.

1. Regulatory Dependency and Approval Period Will Be Extended

Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and Highways follow EU standards (UNECE DCAS regulations) in the type approval of autonomous driving systems. Opposition from a key EU country such as France would delay the system from gaining standard approval across Europe. The legal launch schedule for FSD in Türkiye will be directly postponed.

2. Complex Structure of Türkiye’s Roads

France’s criticisms of “complex urban intersections and driver attention” become even more critical when the traffic dynamics in Türkiye are taken into consideration. In our urban traffic, where unsystematic intersections and rule violations are common, it does not seem possible in terms of legislation for the system to be on Turkish roads without obtaining a full safety certificate at the EU level.

3. Expectations of Turkish Users Who Purchased FSD

Vehicle owners who paid thousands of Euros to purchase the “Improved Autopilot” or “Full Self-Driving” package when purchasing a Model Y in Turkey have not been able to use these features effectively for years due to software restrictions. The prolongation of bureaucratic obstacles in Europe shows that users in Türkiye will continue to be deprived of FSD features.

In short, this bureaucratic war that started at the European borders for the FSD software, which Elon Musk said “we are bringing to Europe at any time”, seems to cause Tesla owners in Turkey to wait a longer time.

So what do you think about these security concerns of France? Do you think FSD can operate safely on Turkish roads? Don’t forget to share your opinions in the comments!