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Netherlands Denies Tesla FSD Approval Based on Company Data
24 Jun
Summary
- Dutch transportation minister denies Tesla's FSD approval relied on company statistics.
- The RDW's approval was based on independently verified testing, not Tesla's data.
- Teslas with the system have driven 24 million miles in the Netherlands without incident.
Dutch transportation minister Vincent Karremans has refuted assertions that the RDW's approval of Tesla's "Full Self-Driving (supervised)" software was predicated on statistics submitted by the company. The RDW initially approved the system on April 10, citing its potential safety benefits, and has advocated for its EU-wide adoption.
Karremans clarified in parliament that while Tesla-provided statistics may be questioned, they were not the basis for the RDW's decision. Instead, the approval stemmed from the RDW's own independent testing and verification processes.
As of the current date, Tesla vehicles equipped with the FSD system have covered approximately 24 million miles on Dutch roads without any significant incidents. This aligns with a Tesla Europe statement indicating no highway collisions and three minor road collisions over a specific period.
The RDW reiterated its stance, confirming that it considers all manufacturer information but bases decisions strictly on independent assessments compliant with European regulations.
