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Italy Highway Code and insurance reform

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The Italian Council of Ministers has approved a major reform of the Highway Code (Codice della Strada), scheduled for implementation on January 1, 2028. Proposed by Minister Matteo Salvini, the reform aims to modernize mobility, reduce bureaucracy, and improve road safety through several key updates. Financial and administrative changes include a general reduction in common traffic fines to combat inflation, the suspension of automatic biennial inflation adjustments, and a new progressive system for speeding penalties. Municipalities will have a reduced 45-day window to notify drivers of remote infractions. Digitalization will allow drivers to present licenses and registration documents via smartphone and will streamline the use of the European Unified Disability Badge (CUDE). Safety regulations introduce new rules for various road users. Motorcyclists may be required to use gloves and back protectors on highways and will be permitted to use emergency lanes during heavy traffic or accidents. ~~A “virtual lane”~~ On multi-lane urban roads with separate carriageways, motorists will ~~also~~ be ~~established in congested traffic, requiring cars~~ required to ~~leave space for two-wheeled vehicles. E-bike delivery riders must wear helmets and display license plates. Pedestrians face new duties of care, including the requirement~~ create a central corridor by moving to ~~verify that drivers have seen them before crossing~~ the edges when traffic is stationary or moving at ~~crosswalks.~~ very low speeds. Failure to comply with these urban corridor rules could result in fines between 80 and 320 euros and the loss of two driver's license points. Regarding vehicle movement, while reversing remains prohibited on carriageways, ramps, interchanges, and emergency lanes, a specific exception will allow drivers to reverse at toll booths in the event of a malfunction of barriers or other tolling ~~devices. This measure is intended~~ devices to prevent motorists from being ~~stuck during technical failures.~~ stuck. Licensing updates include raising the age limit for B-category renewals from 50 to 65, and the maximum age for professional C and D category drivers to 70, subject to biennial medical checks. Enforcement includes a zero-tolerance policy for driving without insurance, carrying an indefinite ban on vehicle circulation.

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