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Finland approves Tesla's assisted driving system
Finland's Traficom has granted permission for Tesla's new assisted driving system to be used in the country. The regulation stresses that driving responsibility remains with the driver. Oulu police have said they will scrutinize Tesla drivers more closely.
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First item: 11 November 2026Last update: 11 November 2026, 10:09
How outlets tell it
Helsingin SanomatHelsingin Sanomat reports that Finland has accepted Tesla's “self‑driving” system, but notes that driving remains the driver’s responsibility.- KalevaKaleva highlights that the Tesla system can now be used hands‑free, but Oulu police warn of tighter scrutiny of drivers.
- MTVMTV announces that Traficom has given the green light to Tesla's new assisted driving system, calling it a “green signal” for use in Finland.
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Timeline
11 November 2026
- Automobile - 124; Finland approved Tesla's "self-driving" systemHelsingin SanomatOriginal headline: Autoilu | Suomi hyväksyi Teslan ”itsestään ajavan” järjestelmän
- Traficom gave Tesla the green light - a new driving system allowed in FinlandMTVOriginal headline: Traficom antoi Teslalle vihreää valoa – uusi ajojärjestelmä sallitaan Suomessa
- The driving of Tesla without touching the steering wheel is now allowed in Finland - Oulu police: "It may be that we start looking more closely at Tesla drivers"KalevaOriginal headline: Teslan ajaminen rattiin koskematta on nyt sallittua Suomessa – Oulun poliisi: "Voi olla, että aletaan hiukan tarkemmin katsoa Tesla-kuskeja"