The European Union has approved the use of 'hands-off' driving on designated highways. This formally acknowledges vehicles' ability to undertake autonomous maneuvers, such as emergency braking or lane changes, without direct driver involvement. This, however, is an intermediate phase. Drivers must always be vigilant and prepared to regain control. The additional functions will only be allowed on highways or expressways with suitable digital infrastructure, with full autonomy remaining a distant goal for urban areas. Reviving the debate, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated: “In Italy, we have created a network of cities where the first self-driving cars will circulate; a coalition of 60 Italian mayors has already expressed interest. Let’s make this project a reality". In Italy, around 500 kilometers of highways have already been equipped with digital infrastructure that allows for autonomous driving. Turin, for example, already has an autonomous electric shuttle that connects the Luigi Einaudi university campus along a three-kilometer road, while Brescia has started a test of autonomous vehicle sharing with a Fiat 500e that picks up passengers after reserving through an app. Genoa and Varese are also building specific road sections for testing, while Autostrade per l'Italia is continuing its pilot program on the motorway network, following early tests with the Maserati MC20 Cielo.