CurtisVL

Software Engineer - VoxelLoop Software Ltd. (OVR Toolkit)

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@_WhyCookie_ @ChananBos The design is actually really smart. Narrower roads and trees on the side encourage lower speeds as you 'feel less safe' doing higher speeds.

It's a good method to keep speeds low and driver attention up.

Compare to the US with wide straight roads > High speeds, low attention

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@sosojni @tesla_jokes It's kind of crazy that Tesla only did this because it's required by upcoming UNECE regulations. They were basically forced into it.

In my eyes, making sure the user knows how to the use the system is very important.

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@gheeunit @SawyerMerritt @Tesla I find it crazy that Tesla has max speed, percentage offset, and contextual max speed in Europe.

Yet with the exact same firmware in the US they decide to not let users decide what they want to use... 😅

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@ShannOmon @SawyerMerritt @Tesla Because in the US car manufacturers largely regulate themselves, whereas in Europe car manufacturers must have the systems authorized with regulators, leading to requirements like this quiz.
(I actually think the quiz would be a great addition worldwide too)

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@gearvr @SawyerMerritt @Tesla v14 supports speed profiles, percentage offset, and a straight up max speed. It's just Tesla's UI that limits you to certain options.

US is limited to speed profiles.
EU is limited to 'contextual max speed'
AU/NZ is limited to max speed

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@tesla_jokes This didn't age well. 😅
Though I was in the same boat of expecting it to be maybe next week.

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@RAHMANMEHDI1 @teslaeurope Not sure why people are saying HW3 when you clearly stated 'Highland' 3, which is only HW4.

The answer is very likely yes, you can use it once you cross the border, then going back into Belgium will give you a 'Region not allowed' error when attempting to activate FSD.

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@tesla_jokes @Joakimus I'd like to imagine they use some kind of test program to authorize the new update, which Tesla 'sort of' did internally in the US.

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@ArcticDodger @apfelnudel @andersius @teslaeurope @elonmusk @RDWnl Mentioning a specific date internally between companies and a public date are 2 entirely different things.

Tesla just keeps releasing internal deadlines for some reason.

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@RonnyGolisch Well, 'actively removing features' doesn't really explain it well.
They've just changing the vehicle config from FSD > EAP.
(The car still owns FSD though of course, it's temporary)

Red Lights/Stop Sign assist is the only FSD package feature in the EU.

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@Michael_L_Rauch @Tesla Internally it's a bit of both.
It has map data speed limits, and seeds the signs, it just has more confidence in the map and signs it visually sees it seems.

This is more noticable on AP where the car 'forgets' speed limit signs and reverts to map speed limits after x seconds.

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@bartosz @wholemars It is worth noting Tesla has seemingly only disabled the FSD exploit (Which is misuse/abuse of the system, to be clear) in regions where regulators have brought this up with them. China, Korea, the EU/UK.

If regulators brought up the Pedestrian Warning disable, they'd fix it too

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@bartosz @wholemars @Tesla @teslaeurope @elonmusk As it stands... They've reverted people to Enhanced Autopilot on a temporary basis until a full fix for the exploit it in place, presumably in the next update as they state in the email.

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@bartosz @wholemars @Tesla @teslaeurope @elonmusk In 2026.8.6 they didn't actually fix anything regarding the exploit, the 'Region not allowed' is caused by a new dynamic 'Approved countries' list internally. Tesla can update this remotely as different EU countries approve the system, no software update needed.

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@bartosz @Tesla @teslaeurope @elonmusk @wholemars They have a lot of legal precedent to disable features that are being misused though, to be fair.

It'd be hard to fight them for removing a misused/abused feature in court, mostly all software purchased today will contain a misuse clause allowing them to revoke the product.

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@ElectricRaph I wish they could (And hopefully eventually will) replace Autosteer with a highway-only version of FSD.

Even today, if we had the FSD stack on highways with lane change confirmations this would be an absolutely massive improvement over Autosteer.

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@TSLA_inside_ I can add some clarify, cars are not being 'woken up and checked', it's very likely based on the FSD Stats that are used in the app, as those enabling FSD outside of allowed regions can also view these stats on various websites.

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I mean, there will never be a situation where absolutely no one is hit and absolutely no self-driving vehicle is in a crash. That's never the goal.

The goal is to be significantly safer than a human driver, right now I'd say FSD is fantastic in some areas and a bit confused in others. It's easily on par or better than the average driver, providing the driver is paying attention the safety is drastically increased as you have 2 sets of eyes looking for hazards.

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

@DevinOlsenn @crazyguy6968 People genuinely think driving like Autosteer is acceptable. Basically just:
Match set speed unless an obstacle is in your lane.

Awareness? Not required.
Preparing for potential hazard? Not required.

Actually crazy.

[CurtisVL @VoxelLoop]

That's what I mean though, if you see a vehicle fast approaching but they have a red light, do you drive in front of them because you have right of way? Or would you slow down in case they didn't stop?

US driving tests are unfortunately very focused on the rules and keeping speed, not so much on observing and responding to potential hazards.