Italy proposes new per-kilometer speeding fines

Italy is planning significant tightening of its traffic regulations as part of a comprehensive review of the Highway Code. A central component of the proposal involves a new fine structure for speeding, where drivers would pay a fixed amount for every kilometer per hour exceeded.

Under the proposed system, motorists on highways could face a fine of 10 euros for every 1 km/h over the limit. In residential areas, the fine would range between 5 and 10 euros per kilometer, depending on the severity of the violation. For example, exceeding a highway speed limit by 17 km/h could result in a 170 euro penalty.

The reform also aims to link penalty points and driving bans more directly to speed violations. Depending on the severity, drivers could receive four, six, or eight penalty points. On highways, exceeding the limit by more than 20 km/h could lead to a driving ban, while the threshold in residential areas would be a violation of more than 40 km/h.

Additional changes are being considered for overtaking rules on multi-lane roads and allowing motorcyclists to use the breakdown lane during traffic congestion under specific conditions.