Dutch regulator approves Tesla Full Self-Driving for Netherlands, seeks EU-wide adoption

The Netherlands’ vehicle regulator has approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver-assistance system for use on Dutch roads asourceser an 18-month assessment that included road testing and customer ride-alongs.

The regulator is expected to present its findings to other European Union member states as it seeks broader acceptance across the bloc. Under the EU process described in the report, Tesla would need support from at least 15 of the EU’s 27 member states for the approval to be adopted more widely.

Questions from other regulators Some European regulators have raised concerns about how the system may be used in practice. Reported questions include whether the sosourcesware is programmed to exceed speed limits, whether the “Full Self-Driving” name could mislead consumers about the system’s capabilities, and how it performs in difficult conditions such as icy roads or scenarios involving large animals.

How the European version differs According to the report, the European-approved version operates more conservatively than the North American counterpart and includes more frequent driver monitoring.

The system requires drivers to remain ready to take control and does not enable certain functionality available in other markets.