Traffic Enforcement Penalties - Italy Driving Tests

If you ride without a valid motorcycle license

Operating without a valid license leads to a fine between €5,000 and €30,000, immediate motorcycle seizure, and possible criminal charges.

If you ride without wearing a helmet

Not wearing an approved helmet results in a fine of €83 to €333, 5 license points deducted, and possible motorcycle impoundment for repeated violations.

If you ride with a passenger without a proper seat

Carrying a passenger without a legal seat brings a fine of €83 to €333 and 1 point penalty.

If you exceed the speed limit by 10 to 40 km/h

Moderate speeding leads to a fine between €173 and €695 and loss of 3 points.

If you exceed the speed limit by over 40 km/h

Serious speeding violations lead to large fines, 6 points loss, and license suspension from 1 to 3 months.

If you run a red light

Disobeying a traffic light results in a fine from €167 to €665 and 6 points deducted.

If you use a mobile phone while riding

Using a phone without a hands-free device while riding carries fines and point deductions.

If you drive under the influence of alcohol (BAC 0.5 to 0.8 g/l)

Lower-level DUI offenses carry significant fines, point loss, and license suspension.

If you drive under the influence of alcohol (BAC over 1.5 g/l)

Severe DUI leads to heavy fines, license revocation, and possible jail time.

If you refuse an alcohol or drug test

Refusing testing carries the same penalties as high-level DUI.

If you ride without valid insurance

Riding uninsured leads to fines and vehicle seizure until insurance is reinstated.

If you overtake in a prohibited zone

Illegal overtaking results in fines and point penalties.

If you use bus lanes illegally

Using lanes reserved for buses results in a fine.

If you ignore a police stop signal

Disobeying police instructions carries heavy fines and suspension.

If you ride with an expired license

An expired license results in fines and inability to continue riding until renewed.

If you use a non-approved exhaust system

Using illegal exhaust systems results in fines and possible inspection orders.

If you ride with defective lights

Riding without functional lights leads to fines and a requirement to fix the issue.

If you transport children under 5 years

Carrying small children on a motorcycle is prohibited and heavily fined.

If you ride against traffic flow

Wrong-way riding is punished with fines and point loss.

If you participate in unauthorized street racing

Illegal racing carries severe financial penalties, loss of license, and seizure of the motorcycle.