English translation of Dutch letter sent by Flamish Mobility minister to the Belgian government:
Flemish Government
Annick De Ridder, Flemish Minister of Mobility, Public Works, Ports, and Sport
Department of Mobility and Public Works Applied Mobility Policy Division - Homologation
Brussels
mow.vlaanderen.be
Subject: Decision regarding the acceptance of Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised)
Dear Ms. Remy,
With this letter, I refer to your note of 10 June 2026 regarding Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD-Supervised), reference KAB_2026_0147.
First of all, I would like to thank you and your services for the thorough analysis of the tests carried out, the legal assessment, and the careful weighing of the opportunities and points of attention associated with this innovative technology.
Your advice shows that Tesla FSD-Supervised possesses significant technological potential. The tests carried out show that the system is capable of analyzing a wide range of traffic situations and reacting to them in a predominantly defensive, cautious, and anticipatory manner. In addition, Tesla FSD-Supervised takes various road users into account, including pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers, and adapts its driving behavior to the traffic context.
I also take note of the finding that the system features mechanisms that monitor driver engagement and issue warnings when the driver's attention to the driving task decreases. Furthermore, your analysis shows that, when used as intended (with an alert driver who must always be able to intervene) and when further aligned with the local traffic context, the system has the potential to contribute to an improvement in road safety. Indeed, it exhibits a defensive driving style and, in certain situations, can react faster and more consistently than human drivers.
In addition, I note that the provisional EU type-approval was granted by the Dutch approval authority RDW (Rijksdienst voor Wegverkeer) and that the initial evaluations reported are said to indicate positive results.
Although your advice rightly points out a number of focus areas regarding further alignment with the Belgian traffic context, the interaction between driver and system, and the need for continuous follow-up, I am of the opinion that the identified potential of this technology, together with the positive findings from the tests carried out, provide sufficient grounds to proceed with the acceptance of the provisional EU type-approval.
I therefore decide to accept the provisional EU type-approval for Tesla Full Self Driving-Supervised in accordance with Article 39, paragraph 5, of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 for Belgian territory. This is based on the premise that the driver remains responsible at all times and retains control over the vehicle.
Therefore, I request DMOW, as the competent type-approval authority, to notify the RDW of this in writing and to take the necessary further administrative steps.
In addition, I request that, following the above written notification, the dialogue with Tesla and RDW be continued. This is with respect to the expectations included in your note, particularly regarding communication to users in the national languages, further alignment with the Belgian traffic context, a phased rollout of the system, and continuous monitoring of the effects on road safety.
Finally, I request that the other regions, the Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport, and the European Commission be appropriately informed of this decision.
Hoping to have informed you sufficiently, I remain,
Sincerely,
Annick De Ridder Flemish Minister of Mobility, Public Works, Ports, and Sport