October 8, 2026

Let’s Not Get Crazy.

A Dutch regulator tells Elon Musk that Europe will test Tesla’s self-driving system — and, more provocatively, decide how.

Editorial cartoon in a Dutch regulatory office. A friendly Dutch vehicle regulator tells Elon Musk, We’ll need to test your self-driving system. Musk replies, Of course. The regulator says, We’ll decide how. Musk, sitting smugly across the table, answers, Let’s not get crazy.