Salvini embraces Musk’s self-driving vision. But Italian law stands in the way

Italy's Minister of Infrastructure, Matteo Salvini, discussed autonomous driving with Elon Musk, emphasizing the need for regulatory advancements in Europe. Despite interest, autonomous driving remains limited in Italy and Europe, with unresolved issues regarding liability and insurance. Tesla's Full Self-Driving system is classified as Level 2 automation, requiring driver supervision. Italy's current regulations permit testing but lack a framework for fully driverless vehicles. Other European countries have made progress, but no general liberalization exists. Milan is exploring autonomous vehicle projects, aiming to balance innovation with safety and legal concerns.