Tesla enforcing stricter rules for FSD Beta testers

October 22, 2021

By Nuno Cristovao

Tesla has started to enforce strict rules for FSD Beta users. Some may have thought that once they received a Safety Score of 100, the hard part was over. It looks like Tesla's going to make sure testers are paying close attention while using the FSD Beta.

Tesla to remove FSD Beta from drivers who are inattentive

Tesla has been slowly rolling out the cabin camera feature which adds a driver monitoring system to make sure the driver is paying attention to the road.

Tesla is now using this feature to make sure that FSD Beta testers are actively keeping their eyes on the road. Tesla is doing this for good reason.

Tesla's FSD Beta is really more of an alpha, a pre-release feature that holds your life in its hands. If you've watched a few FSD Beta videos then you know how amazing it can be. But you also know that it's done some extremely dangerous things as well. If you're not paying attention and ready to take over, you could be in a serious situation.

Some new FSD Beta testers are now receiving emails saying that they or someone driving their vehicle has not paid enough attention while using the FSD Beta.

Tesla is not spying with its cabin camera, but it is being alerted if the driver triggers one of these scenarios:

Receive two strikeouts while using Autopilot
Receive one or more strikes every 3 miles

The email that some users received has been shared and it states:

Hello,

You are receiving this email because telemetry from your vehicle was flagged for improper usage of the FSD Beta feature.

Specifically, while using the FSD Beta feature, you or another driver of your vehicle received:

- Two or more “strikeouts,” which resulted in the loss of Autopilot availability for that drive; or

- At least one “strike” per 5 km (about 3 miles) driven on Autopilot, which is a visual and audible warning that requires attention.

This is your only warning to please keep your hands on the wheel and remain attentive at all times when using Autopilot. The car is not autonomous, and if you aren't paying attention, a crash could happen, and you or others could get hurt, or worse, so failure to abide by this warning will result in removal of the FSD Beta feature from your vehicle.

The Tesla Team

Elon Musk has previously stated how important it is for owners and Tesla to remain vigilant while using the FSD Beta and it looks like Tesla is dead serious about this. If you're unable to keep a close eye on the road you will be booted from the beta program.

I can understand a lot of people may want to try out the FSD beta. I mean, it's amazing to see and it's a feature people paid a lot of money for, so it's completely understandable. So I can see that while there are a lot of people who want to try it, maybe not everyone wants to keep it.

Some of us may be used to using Autopilot on back roads, but this feature as we know it is essentially gone once you sign up for the FSD Beta. Any use of Autopilot on back roads is now part of the FSD Beta, meaning you need to remain attentive. You can look at it as losing a useful feature in exchange as getting a peek into the future and the ability to help test the FSD Beta.

Tesla is set to add the highway Autopilot stack in FSD Beta v11. What this means is that what used to be a helpful driver assist feature, will now be part of the beta program as well. You will no longer be able to relax while taking a longer trip, but instead need to remain hyper focused on the road.

It's important to know that you can opt-out of the FSD Beta at any time. You can email Tesla and be asked to be taken off the FSD Beta program.

Tesla is set to roll out FSD Beta 10.3 tonight and include owners with a Safety Score of 99 and higher.

If you're still working on boosting your Safety Score, try out our calculator that will let you know how many more miles you'd need to drive before reaching a score of 98 or 99.

Norway Approves Tesla’s FSD Testing on Public Roads; Potential for Europe-Wide Deployment

April 26, 2025

By Karan Singh

Not a Tesla App

According to filings found by Kees Roelandschap on X, Tesla has obtained a 2-year exemption from UNECE autonomy regulations to run FSD Supervised on public roads in Norway. This marks one of the first positive developments for regulations and autonomy in Europe — great news for European customers.

Previously, European transportation agencies stressed additional caution and requested more time to legislate, further delaying the widespread UNECE regulation changes for autonomous vehicles.

Norwegian FSD - Employees Only

Following the recent approval from the Norwegian Road Authority, Tesla will be permitted to use its Supervised vehicles on public roads in a testing capacity. This exemption does not yet apply to customers, so we will have to wait and see how testing progresses.

Tesla will specifically be allowed to run FSD V13 and its derivative builds (meaning AI4 vehicles only) with automated steering and speed controls on EU-registered and approved vehicles.

Tesla will also be required to have Tesla-trained drivers (employees) conduct the testing. There is no specific policy in place that enables the use of FSD for customers at this time. However, as testing is conducted and bureaucratic hurdles are overcome across various transportation departments, Tesla may be able to extend the offer to European customers. According to Tesla’s latest earnings call, the company still plans to release FSD in Europe by the end of the year.

Tesla has already begun testing in the Netherlands, showing off FSD’s capabilities in Amsterdam.

FSD Supervised in Europe, pending regulatory approval pic.twitter.com/PYkcATjSUN
— Tesla Europe & Middle East (@teslaeurope) April 5, 2025

Article 39 Exemption

The UNECE can grant exemptions for innovative technologies that move faster than legislation under Article 39. However, Tesla requires the backing of a national ministry of transport to bring this to the UNECE’s attention. The next round of voting on critical issues is expected on May 12, 2025, which may not leave Tesla much time to present its findings to UNECE.

We don’t expect Tesla to receive authorization immediately. It may take several weeks or months of testing from the Netherlands or Norway teams before one of the two countries is willing to support Tesla’s exemption bid.

However, if Tesla achieves an Article 39 exemption, it could allow Tesla to roll out FSD to customers across Europe, provided there are no country-level exemptions.

Tesla Reintroduces FSD Transfers in North America

April 25, 2025

By Karan Singh

Not a Tesla App

Following customer requests, Tesla has once again returned FSD Transfers for North America. This comes after some new details we received on FSD Supervised and Unsupervised at the recent Q1 2025 Earnings Call.

Vox Populi, Vox Dei … FSD Transfer is back

All countries (in NA), all S3XY + @cybertruck (excl Foundation Series & Launch Series)
— Tesla North America (@tesla_na) April 25, 2025

FSD Transfers

This latest round of FSD transfers doesn’t have a specific time limit - so if you’re in the market for a new vehicle and were worried about transferring FSD from a HW3 vehicle - now is the best chance.

This transfer opportunity is applicable for any new vehicle purchases, including the Model S, 3, X, Y, as well as the Cybertruck. The only vehicles it doesn’t apply to are the Foundation-Series Cybertruck or a Launch-Series Model Y, which already come with FSD included.

If you’re conducting an FSD transfer, you’ll need to reach out to your Tesla delivery coordinator through the Tesla app to confirm you’re eligible and to get the process started.

Note that once you take delivery, FSD access is removed from your older vehicle, regardless if you plan to trade in your vehicle or keep it.

Canada and Mexico

For those in Canada and Mexico, there’s some good news. This opportunity is available for customers in those countries as well, however, new vehicle orders are currently paused in Canada and Mexico for unknown reasons.