The Netherlands has become the first country in Europe to approve Tesla\u2019s \u201cFull Self-Driving (Supervised)\u201d system for use on public roads, marking a major step for the technology\u2019s rollout across the region. <\/p>\n
The decision was announced by the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) after extensive testing and evaluation lasting around 18 months, News.Az<\/a> reports, citing foreign media<\/a>.<\/p>\n Despite the approval, authorities stressed that the system does not make vehicles fully autonomous.<\/p>\n Instead, it is classified as an advanced driver-assist feature, meaning:<\/p>\n
The RDW emphasized that the system is designed to support driving, not replace the driver.<\/p>\n The approved system includes built-in monitoring that tracks driver attention in real time.<\/p>\n If it detects inattention, it will:<\/p>\n
The Dutch regulator also confirmed it plans to submit an application to the European Commission, aiming to secure approval across the European Union.<\/p>\n If successful, member states would vote on whether to allow the system EU-wide.<\/p>\n Tesla\u2019s<\/a> driver-assist system has already been available in the United States, though Dutch regulators noted that European versions differ in software and performance standards.<\/p>\n
\nDrivers must remain fully responsible at all times
\nHands-free or distracted use (phone, reading, etc.) is not allowed
\nDrivers must stay alert and ready to take control instantly
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\nIssue warnings to the driver
\nRequire the driver to regain focus
\nTemporarily disable the system in severe cases if rules are ignored
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