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Tesla Awaits Dutch Decision on Self-Driving Approval

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Tesla expects a decision by April 10 from the Dutch vehicle authority on whether its Full Self-Driving technology can be approved in the Netherlands.

The regulator said it is in the final stages of evaluating the system, reviewing test data and safety performance before making a determination. Approval will depend on whether the technology meets strict safety requirements.

Tesla is seeking to expand deployment of its driver-assistance system across Europe, where regulatory approval is a key hurdle. The company has indicated that a broader EU-wide approval could follow later in the year.

The decision is closely watched as it could influence how quickly advanced driver-assistance systems are rolled out across European markets.

U.S. investigates 2.9 million Teslas over Full Self-Driving traffic violations

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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into 2.88 million Tesla vehicles equipped with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software after receiving more than 50 reports of traffic violations and crashes linked to the system.

The agency said the FSD feature — which requires driver attention and intervention — has in some cases “induced vehicle behavior that violated traffic safety laws,” including driving through red lights and making illegal lane changes. So far, 58 incidents have been reported, 14 resulting in crashes and 23 injuries, according to NHTSA.

In at least six cases, Teslas running FSD reportedly entered intersections against red signals, leading to collisions, four of which caused injuries. The regulator said it is also examining FSD’s behavior at railroad crossings following concerns raised by U.S. lawmakers over near-miss incidents.

The probe marks a preliminary evaluation, the first stage before a potential vehicle recall if safety risks are confirmed. Tesla shares slipped 2.1% following news of the investigation, first reported by Reuters.

Tesla recently issued a software update for FSD, though the company has not publicly commented on the probe. The system has been under continuous federal scrutiny amid concerns that its branding and performance blur the line between driver assistance and full automation.

Experts say the U.S. action may pressure other regulators to examine the growing use of semi-autonomous technologies in vehicles worldwide.

Tesla Car in ‘Full Self-Driving’ Mode Kills Seattle Motorcyclist

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A Tesla Model S car, operating in “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) mode, was involved in a fatal accident that killed a 28-year-old motorcyclist in the Seattle area in April, police confirmed. This incident marks at least the second fatal accident involving Tesla’s FSD technology.

The 56-year-old driver of the Tesla was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide after admitting to looking at his cell phone while using the driver assistance feature. Tesla states that its FSD software requires active driver supervision and does not make vehicles autonomous.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is aware of the crash and is gathering information. The NHTSA had previously reported one fatal accident involving a Tesla vehicle using FSD software between August 2022 and August 2023.

Experts point out the limitations of Tesla’s camera-dependent system, highlighting the challenges of accurately detecting objects and measuring distances. Tesla’s rivals, such as Alphabet’s Waymo, use additional sensors like lidars to enhance driving environment detection.

This incident comes as Elon Musk continues to push for the development of self-driving vehicles. Despite growing regulatory scrutiny and previous recalls, Musk remains optimistic about achieving full self-driving capability.