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Netherlands Grants First EU Tesla FSD Approval, Safety Warnings.

5/6/2026

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The Netherlands’ RDW (Dutch road safety group) approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software for public use, the first EU clearance, without releasing the data.
Hans Nordin and Jukka Juhola warned the software may exceed speed limits and fail on icy, low-visibility roads.
EU approval requires a “yes” vote from 55 % of member states covering 65 % of population, with votes set for July and October, requiring owners to keep control for months.

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The Netherlands’ RDW (Dutch road safety group) approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software for public use, the first EU clearance, without releasing the data.
Hans Nordin and Jukka Juhola warned the software may exceed speed limits and fail on icy, low-visibility roads.
EU approval requires a “yes” vote from 55 % of member states covering 65 % of population, with votes set for July and October, requiring owners to keep control for months.