Road rules and safety - Italy
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- Alcohol limits
- Forbidden lane
- Influence of drugs
- Mobile telephone
- Other specific rules
- Safety helmet
- Seat belts
- Speed limits
- Traffic lights
| 0,5 mg/ml Standard drivers | |
| 0,0 mg/ml Professional drivers | |
| 0,0 mg/ml Novice drivers |
Misuse of emergency lane can be penalised (up to €1500 and 10 penalty points). |
Forbidden drugsTHC (cannabis) Methylamphetamine MDMA (ecstasy) |
 | Drivers may use their mobile phone with a hand-free set |
 | Drivers may not use their mobile phone without a hand-free set |
 | Mandatory use of winter tyres |
 | Daytime running lights are mandatory even during daylight hours |
 | Safety equipment for carsReflective vest Warning triangle |
 | Light and heavy tricycles(Except with a safety shell) |
| Light and heavy quadricycles(Except with a safety shell) |
 | Bicycles |
| Motorcycles with/without a sidecar(Except with a safety shell) |
| Mopeds(Except with a passenger compartment) |
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is MANDATORY (Directive 91/671/EEC as amended). |
Heavy goods vehicles
over 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
  | Non-urban roads
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 | Urban roads |
 | Motorways/expressways
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Passenger cars & vans
Vehicles below 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
 | Non-urban roads |
| Urban roads |
 | Motorways/expressways |
Passenger cars & vans with trailers
Vehicles below 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
| Motorways/expressways |
| Non-urban roads |
| Urban roads |
Buses
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
| Urban roads |
| Non-urban roads |
| Motorways/expressways |
Motorcycles
Vehicles below 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
| Urban roads |
| Non-urban roads |
| Motorways/expressways |
No information |
Disclaimer
This content on road safety and traffic rules is provided by the national authorities according to Article 8(1) of Directive (EU) 2015/413/EU. The European Commission does not assume liability for this content or its accuracy. For the most accurate and up-to-date information check national websites, where you can also find information on other national rules covering time-based charges (vignettes), emission stickers and road tolls.