Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system receives first European approval in the Netherlands. Learn about the regulatory testing and safety implications for this advanced driver-assist feature.
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Tesla has secured its first approval to use its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system in Europe. The Netherlands will serve as the pilot country, with the national regulator RDW granting the technology the green light after extensive testing.
According to the agency, the system underwent testing for over a year and a half, both on specialized proving grounds and public roads. This led to the conclusion that the technology could positively impact road safety, though it is not considered fully autonomous.
The regulator specifically emphasizes that even with the system activated, the driver must maintain control of the vehicle and bear full responsibility for what happens on the road. In practice, this means it functions as an advanced driver-assist feature rather than a true self-driving system. The approval marks a significant step for the technology's potential rollout across Europe. RDW suggests that the system could gain authorization in other EU countries in the future, provided it meets unified requirements.
Meanwhile, Tesla continues to face scrutiny from regulators in other regions, including the U.S., where incidents involving FSD-equipped vehicles are under investigation. Against this backdrop, the European entry highlights the company's gradual push to advance its solutions on a global scale.