Estonia's transport authority announced that it has authorized Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised driver-assistance system for use on the nation's road network, adopting a type approval that was first granted in the Netherlands.
The authority stated the system is categorized as a level 2 driver assistance system. Under that classification, drivers remain fully responsible for safe operation of the vehicle at all times and must be prepared to take control immediately when required.
Tesla confirmed the development on the social platform X, posting: "FSD Supervised now approved in Estonia. Rollout will begin soon." The company did not provide a precise timetable for the rollout in the post cited by the transport authority's announcement.
According to the transport authority, the software underwent testing on European roads for a year and a half prior to receiving the Netherlands type approval, which Estonia has now recognized. The authority described the move as consistent with its prior experience integrating advanced vehicle technologies onto public roads.
The regulator also noted that self-driving and remotely operated vehicles have been present on Estonian roads since 2017. Officials characterized the decision to accept the Netherlands approval for Tesla's system as a logical next step in Estonia's approach to autonomous and assisted-driving technologies.
In addition to the Netherlands and Estonia, Lithuania has approved Tesla's driver-assistance system for use on its roads, the transport authority said.
While the announcement indicates regulatory alignment between several European states, it underscores that the cleared system remains an advanced driver-assistance feature rather than a substitute for human oversight. The transport authority's classification and accompanying guidance emphasize continuous driver responsibility despite the software's capabilities.
This development reflects a cross-border recognition of a previously issued type approval and the transport authority's assessment that previous road testing supported granting the same status in Estonia.