Italy Enacts 2026 Decree Overhaul of Speed‑Camera Approval

A decree published in Italy's Official Gazette on 11 July 2026 and effective from 12 July 2026 establishes a formal procedure for the homologation of speed‑measuring devices. It automatically recognizes 150 devices as approved and clarifies the distinction between approval and homologation, a legal gap that persisted for 34 years. The ruling follows a 2024 Court of Cassation judgment that invalidated fines based on non‑homologated equipment and raised questions about the legitimacy of past violations.

In the year 2025, Calabria’s municipalities collected €17.3 million in speed‑ticket revenues, illustrating the financial impact of intensified speed‑camera enforcement across Italian regions.