Czech Republic Reviewing Dutch RDW Decision on Tesla FSD Supervised

2 June 2026 Czech Republic 5 min read

As of early June 2026, Tesla FSD Supervised is not yet available for customer use on Czech roads. The Czech Ministry of Transport has now published an official explanation of its approach following the Dutch RDW’s provisional approval for the system.

Official Czech Position on the RDW Decision

On 7 May 2026, the Ministry of Transport issued a press release titled “Decision of the Dutch authority RDW and further procedure in the EU: what can Czech drivers expect”.

The statement emphasises that while the Dutch RDW is a highly respected approval authority and the technology is SAE Level 2 (with the driver remaining fully responsible), automatic recognition by other member states is not required or appropriate.

“The EU legal framework does not impose an obligation for automatic adoption without further assessment. At the same time, however, it is true that RDW is among the most respected approval authorities in the EU, its procedures are transparent and technically detailed, and it is not a technology that would change the driver’s responsibility or fundamentally interfere with road traffic rules.

The Ministry of Transport must at the same time verify in particular that the approved function does not contain operating conditions specific only to the Netherlands, is in accordance with Czech road traffic rules, and that its use cannot lead to a mistaken understanding of the driver’s role or to a weakening of legal certainty in resolving traffic accidents.”

Full original press release (Czech): md.gov.cz: Rozhodnutí nizozemského úřadu RDW a další postup v EU

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Why Further Assessment Is Required

The Ministry notes that the Dutch approval is a national provisional type approval under Article 39 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858. It is explicitly designed for innovative technologies where no fully harmonised technical rule yet exists.

After notification to the Commission and other member states, each country has the opportunity (and responsibility) to review the technical documentation and assess whether the function can be safely used in its own legal and operational environment.

This is described as standard responsible governance rather than distrust of the technology or the Dutch authority.

Next Steps for Czechia

Czechia will continue to follow the EU-level discussions at the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles. The Ministry has stated it is meeting with relevant stakeholders and has already submitted proposals to the Government regarding autonomous vehicles.

Any future approval in Czechia would require confirmation that FSD Supervised complies with Czech road rules and does not create safety or liability issues specific to local conditions.

Interested parties can follow updates on the official Ministry website or contact the Ministry of Transport via posta@mdcr.cz.

FAQ

What is the Czech Ministry of Transport’s position on the Dutch RDW approval for Tesla FSD Supervised?

The Ministry has published a detailed explanation that the Dutch decision is a national provisional approval. Other member states, including Czechia, must assess whether the function is compatible with their own road rules, infrastructure, and safety requirements before it can be adopted.

Does the EU legal framework require automatic recognition of the Dutch approval?

No. The EU framework does not impose automatic adoption. Member states have the right and obligation to review technical documentation and verify that the system does not introduce Netherlands-specific conditions or compromise road safety in their territory.

What specific checks is Czechia performing?

The Ministry must verify that the approved function complies with Czech road traffic rules, does not contain operating conditions unique to the Netherlands, and that its use will not lead to drivers misunderstanding their responsibilities or weaken legal certainty in the event of accidents.

When might Tesla FSD Supervised become available in the Czech Republic?

Czechia will continue to monitor the EU-level process at the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles. Once compatibility is confirmed and any necessary national steps are completed, approval for eligible vehicles could follow.