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Italian Highway Code reform and speed monitoring updates

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Italy's Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT), led by Minister Matteo Salvini, has initiated a public consultation to overhaul the national Highway Code. The reform involves over 100 industry operators and includes 15 key proposed changes aimed at modernizing road safety while addressing motorist needs. Proposed licensing changes include allowing 17-year-olds to obtain a Category B license under supervised conditions, with solo driving permitted at 18. To address professional driver shortages, the ministry is exploring allowing the operation of certain heavy vehicles (C1/C) under specific conditions. Recent proposals suggest individuals could obtain C1 category licenses at age 17, and certain C category drivers might begin working after enrolling in mandatory professional qualification training, provided they complete it within 12 months. This measure is intended to accelerate the entry of new drivers into the workforce, including those from outside the European Union. For light mobility, the reform suggests mandatory helmets and registration for e-bikes. On motorways, the proposal explores regulating right-side overtaking in three-lane sections during heavy traffic. The penalty system is slated for a progressive overhaul, where speeding fines increase based on the margin of speed exceeded, while also halting automatic inflation-linked increases. Specific proposed rates include ten euros for every kilometer per hour over the limit on highways, while urban fines could range from five to ten euros depending on severity. The reform also aims to restructure point deductions and driving bans, which could be triggered by exceeding limits by more than 20 km/h on highways or 40 km/h in cities. In tandem with these legislative efforts, new technology is being deployed for enforcement. The ‘Vergilius Plus’ system monitors average speeds via advanced cameras. Additionally, a ‘free flow’ toll system, which uses cameras to automatically register license plates to reduce congestion, has been activated on approximately 200 kilometers of highway in northern Italy, including sections of the A33, A36, A59, and A60.

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