The Slovenian traffic safety agency (Agencija za varnost prometa, AVP) has officially commented on Tesla's FSD (Supervised). In a detailed response, the vehicle department of the authority confirms that it is actively monitoring discussions at the level of EU member states and the European Union.
According to the AVP, the Dutch type approval authority RDW has granted approval for the FSD (Supervised) system with limited or restricted validity. The authority emphasizes that RDW itself points out that this is not a self-driving or autonomous vehicle, but an advanced driver assistance system where the driver always bears responsibility and must retain control.
This aligns with previous AVP communications and underscores that the Dutch decision does not automatically extend to Slovenia or other EU states.
The AVP states that until the relevant European procedures are completed and/or harmonized conditions are established, no final outcome can be anticipated. The agency will continue to monitor developments at the EU and member state level and act in accordance with applicable legislation, adhering to the fundamental principle that the introduction of new technologies in road traffic must ensure a high level of safety for all road users.
This position is similar to that of other European countries: Switzerland draws a clear line at Level-2 systems, Czech Republic considers RDW approval only provisional and nationally valid, and Romania also does not recognize the approval.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Dutch approval not automatically apply in Slovenia?
EU regulations require mutual recognition of type approvals only after harmonization. Since FSD Supervised has been approved under the provisional Article 39 procedure, it is not automatically valid in other member states until EU-wide rules are established. Each country can decide whether to accept it nationally.