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[POLITICS] · Italy · 80 sources

Italy shuts down ~850 speed cameras under new compliance rules

A decree from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport was published in the Official Gazette on 12 July, introducing a uniform national regime for the homologation, calibration and verification of speed‑camera devices. The rules set a clear distinction between devices that meet the required technical standards and those that do not. About 3 150 autovelox already comply and will continue operating, while roughly 850 units – described by the minister as “phantom” cameras that generated hidden taxes – must be switched off until they obtain the new type‑approval. Devices approved after June 2017 are automatically considered homologated; earlier models must submit additional documentation and undergo technical tests. The measure ends a long legal dispute after court rulings separated simple administrative approval from full ministerial homologation, which had allowed many fines to be contested. Minister Matteo Salvini said the aim is “road safety, not a pretext for revenue”. The change is expected to cut municipal fine revenues by about 8.9 % in 2025, to roughly €56.5 million, and to reduce the number of active speed‑cameras from over 10 000 to a regulated 3 150.

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Autovelox, al via le nuove regole [www.ufficistampanazionali.it]
19 days ago
Nuovo decreto autovelox: ecco cosa cambia per le multe [alvolante.it]
18 days ago