# The Dutch vehicle authority RDW approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software on 10 April 2026.

*business · news · 2026-04-12 · TNW*

## Key points

- The Netherlands is the first EU country to approve Tesla's FSD Supervised under UN Regulation 171.
- Tesla's FSD Supervised approval followed 18 months of testing and over 400 compliance requirements.
- Approval allows hands-off driving in the Netherlands, but drivers remain legally responsible at all times.
- Other EU countries can now fast-track recognition of FSD Supervised, with EU-wide approval targeted for summer 2026.
- This approval sets a regulatory precedent for other manufacturers seeking to deploy advanced driver assistance systems in Europe.

**Companies:** Tesla
**Countries:** Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy

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