Dutch Regulators Approve Tesla FSD After Rigorous 18-Month Evaluation
The Netherlands vehicle authority grants European type approval for Tesla's Full Self-Driving system following an extensive testing period, paving the way for broader expansion.
Dutch vehicle authority RDW officially grants European type approval for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised system. This significant decision allows the advanced driver assistance technology to expand beyond North America and into the European market.
The approval follows an intensive 18-month evaluation process where regulators rigorously test the software to ensure it meets strict regional safety standards. Officials recently present the detailed findings of this thorough investigation to the Dutch House of Representatives.
This milestone represents a major victory for Tesla as it demonstrates that the FSD system complies with European regulations. The green light from the RDW signals a new era for autonomous driving features across the continent.