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A road safety group is calling on the European Union to refuse approval of Tesla's Full Self-Driving system, citing concerns over how the software handles speed offsets relative to posted limits. The organisation argues the feature's approach to exceeding or adjusting speed could conflict with European safety standards as Tesla seeks wider regulatory clearance for the driver-assistance technology in the bloc.
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A reform of Spain's traffic regulations has come into force, reinforcing protection for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. The change, announced by the Directorate-General for Traffic, updates right-of-way rules and safety obligations for drivers, and is drawing widespread attention as Spanish road users adjust to the new legal requirements.
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New traffic rules governing how bicycles and electric scooters must circulate came into force this Thursday in Pamplona, Spain. Diario de Navarra published a quiz inviting residents to test their knowledge of the updated regulations, part of ongoing road safety efforts in the city. Local residents are being encouraged to familiarise themselves with the changes to avoid fines and ride safely.
- 4Drivers Are Installing DIY Self-Driving Mods on Their Cars▼We Are Alarmed to Learn That People Are Installing DIY Self-Driving "Mods" on Their Cars
Reports are drawing attention to a growing practice of drivers fitting aftermarket, do-it-yourself self-driving modifications to ordinary cars. Commentators warn the unregulated kits raise serious safety concerns, since untested software controlling steering and braking could fail without oversight from regulators or manufacturers.
- 5Safety group urges EU to reject Tesla's Full Self-Driving over speed offset●Safety group urges EU to reject Tesla FSD over speed offset https:// lemmy.zip/post/72349025
A road safety organisation is calling on European regulators to refuse approval of Tesla's Full Self-Driving system, citing concerns that its speed offset behaviour allows the car to travel above posted limits. The group argues the feature conflicts with EU safety rules, reigniting debate over whether the driver-assistance software should be permitted on European roads.