Netherlands Gives Green Light to Tesla's Supervised Full Self-Driving

Dutch regulators have officially approved Tesla’s Full-Self Driving (FSD) Supervised, making the Netherlands the first European country to allow the use of FSD on its roads.

This development could facilitate broader adoption of the technology across the European Union. Notably, Tesla’s European headquarters is based in Amsterdam, making the country a natural fit to be the first to embrace the company’s FSD.

Regulatory Approval

The RDW, the Dutch regulatory body, announced the approval, stating that driver assistance systems like FSD contribute positively to road safety by supporting drivers in their tasks. The RDW emphasized that continuous monitoring of the driver makes the system safer than other driver assistance systems.

The RDW said, “Using driver assistance systems correctly makes a positive contribution to road safety because the driver is supported in their driving tasks; it is a supplement to the driver. Through continuous strict monitoring of the driver in the vehicle, the system is safer than other driver assistance systems.”

A limited number of users have begun receiving the FSD Supervised update, version 2026.3.6. To enable self-driving, drivers must first watch a tutorial and complete a quiz, which cautions that FSD Supervised “does not make your vehicle autonomous. Do not become complacent.”

Challenges and Investigations

Tesla’s FSD has faced challenges in the US, including an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that could potentially lead to a recall. However, the company recently concluded another investigation.