WEB DESK: Finland has approved Tesla’s “Assisted Driving” technology for use by owners in the country, according to the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency, Traficom. The decision allows Tesla to begin offering the system to Finnish customers immediately.
The technology uses artificial intelligence to interpret images from the vehicle’s cameras and assist with driving. It can operate without the driver physically touching the controls, but it does not transfer legal responsibility from the person behind the wheel. Drivers must continue monitoring the road and be ready to take control.
Traficom said its approval followed changes Tesla made to the system. The agency said Finnish drivers would have a chance to become familiar with the feature before the arrival of the country’s most demanding winter driving conditions.
The system was previously marketed in Europe as “Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised.” Traficom senior specialist Jukka Juhola said the new name, “Tesla Assisted Driving,” better reflects that it is a driver-assistance feature—not a fully self-driving service.
Finland’s authorisation comes ahead of an anticipated decision on approval across the European Union next year. Several European countries have already granted conditional permission, including the Netherlands, Estonia, Belgium, Lithuania and Denmark. Tesla also offers the technology in markets including the United States, Australia, Canada and South Korea.
