Italian Tutor speed-monitoring system imposes heavy fines on Czech motorists

Italy’s Tutor system measures the average speed of vehicles between entry and exit portals on the highway, rather than using single-point radars. Drivers who exceed the posted limit over the whole segment receive fines that are sent to the vehicle’s registered holder, even if the car is foreign‑registered.

The system has been upgraded to Tutor 3.0, which can also detect unsafe overtaking, insufficient following distances and improper use of the emergency lane, with particular focus on trucks and buses. It operates in all weather conditions, day and night, and night‑time violations attract a one‑third higher surcharge.

For Czech motorists travelling to Italy, a 10 km/h excess can cost €42‑€173, while speeding more than 40 km/h can lead to four‑figure penalties and, in extreme cases, fines exceeding €3,000. EU rules allow the fine to be collected in the driver’s home country, and rental‑car agencies may add administrative fees. Early payment can reduce the amount by up to 30 percent.