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- Influence of drugs
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- Safety helmet
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Motorcycles - vehicle categories L (Vehicles below 3.5 tonnes)
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads
Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways
Passenger cars, vans – vehicle categories M1, N1 (Vehicles below 3.5 tonnes )
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads
Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways
Passenger cars, vans with trailers of category O1, O2 (Vehicles below 3.5 tonnes)
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads
Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways
Vehicle categories N2, N3 (Heavy goods vehicles beyond 3.5 tonnes)
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads
Non-urban roads Up to 12 Tons 80 KM/HBeyond 12 Tons 70KM/H
Motorways/expressways Up to 12 Tons 100 KM/HBeyond 12 Tons 80 KM/H
Vehicle categories M2, M3 (Buses)
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
Urban roads
Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is MANDATORY (Directive 91/671/EEC as amended). Specific exemptions from the mandatory use of seat-belts and child restraint systems are not provided.
Specific rules in force as regards signalling which precedes the red light are not provided. Nevertheless, failing to stop at a red traffic light may be fined up to 599 Euro. In case of repeated offenders, driving ban up to 6 Months may be applied.
Maximum blood alcohol content [g/l]
Standard drivers
Novice drivers
Professional drivers
Forbidden drugs
THC (cannabis)
Methylamphetamine
MDMA (ecstasy)
Misuse of emergency lane is forbidden and may be fined up to 1 500 Euro and 10 penalty points.
not mandatory 
mandatory
Bicycles
Two-wheel vehicles of category L1e (mopeds) Except with a passenger compartment
Two-wheel vehicles of categories L3e, L4e (motorcycles with/without a sidecar) In these categories, whenever is the case of a vehicle having its body work or a safety shell, the use of helmets is not mandatory.
Motor tricycles of categories L2e, L5e (light and heavy tricycles) In these categories, whenever is the case of a vehicle having its body work or a safety shell, the use of helmets is not mandatory.
Motor quadricycles of categories L6e, L7e (light and heavy quadricycles) In these categories, whenever is the case of a vehicle having its body work or a safety shell, the use of helmets is not mandatory.
Use of mobile phone without hand-free set
Use of mobile phone with hand-free set
Mandatory day time running light For vehicles of M and N category (passenger cars, buses and goods vehicles)For vehicles of L category (e.g. motorcycles) on all roads
Safety equipment for cars Reflective vestwarning sign
Mandatory use of winter tyres
The information on road-safety rules on this website according to Article 8(1) of Directive 2011/82/EU facilitating the cross-border exchange of information on road safety related traffic offences is provided by Italy. In the event of any conflict between the provided data and the rules in effect in a given country, the latter take precedence. The data are meant purely as a documentation tool and the Commission does not assume any liability for their content or their accuracy.
