France has taken a significant step toward adopting advanced autonomous driving technology by initiating real-world tests of Tesla’s Full Self Driving system on its roads. The move follows the Netherlands’ recent provisional approval in April, suggesting growing momentum within the European Union for broader regulatory acceptance. If successful, these trials could pave the way for wider deployment across the bloc, marking a key development in the race to standardize self-driving capabilities. The tests highlight France’s role in shaping future EU policies on automated vehicle technology.


France begins testing Tesla's Full Self Driving system on French roads, moving closer to potential EU-wide approval after the Netherlands granted provisional authorization in April.