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Italian transport reforms 2026 – rail, road, ports & safety

Entities: Calabria · Italian Ministry of Infrastructure · Court of Cassation (Italy) · A12 · Niscemi

Overview

In July 2026 the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport issued a decree formalising the homologation, calibration and periodic verification of speed‑measuring devices. The decree automatically recognised 150 units as approved and clarified the long‑standing legal distinction between approval and homologation, a response to a 2024 Court of Cassation ruling that had invalidated fines from non‑homologated equipment. Earlier, about 850 non‑compliant static cameras were switched off, leaving roughly 3 150 certified units in operation, with the largest deactivations in Lombardy, Piedmont, Emilia‑Romagna, Veneto and Tuscany. Courts in Calabria have since annulled fines from non‑certified devices, reinforcing the push for fully certified equipment.

The government also introduced stricter licence‑renewal rules, requiring medical exams on an age‑based schedule. The reforms coincided with a sharp drop in young drivers and a 33 % decline in car registrations among people under 30.

On the rail front, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane appointed Gianpiero Strisciuglio as CEO and retained Tommaso Tanzilli as president, overseeing a network with about 1 300 construction sites and a high‑speed punctuality rate of 79.6 %.

A maritime logistics reform proposes the creation of “Porti d’Italia”, a fully public‑capital agency to coordinate all Italian ports.

Road‑safety actions continued with the deployment of two Autobox 106 speed‑camera units on Sicily’s SP 11 between Niscemi and Priolo. Managed by the Libero consorzio comunale di Caltanissetta, they monitor average speed across two sections, deter rapid accelerations and unsafe overtaking, and operate with night‑time laser flash. The installation follows landslide‑induced closures of SP 10 and SP 12, making SP 11 the sole viable link for local traffic.

Separately, an accident on the A12 motorway near Recco created a 9‑km traffic jam, prompting authorities to advise diversions via the SS1 Aurelia until clearance is completed.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Italy Enacts 2026 Decree Overhaul of Speed‑Camera Approval

    Italy’s July 2026 decree formalises speed‑camera homologation, ending a 34‑year legal gap, while 2025 speed‑ticket revenue in Calabria reached €17.3 million.

  2. 5 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Italy boosts road safety with new speed cameras as A12 accident creates 9‑km jam

    Italy installed tutor‑enabled speed cameras on SP 11 to improve safety, while an A12 accident near Recco caused a 9‑km traffic jam and 40‑minute delays.

  3. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy Temporarily Deactivates 850 Speed Cameras Under New Certification Rules

    Italy orders about 850 speed cameras offline until manufacturers meet new certification standards; 3,150 compliant units stay active under the first uniform approval process for such devices.

  4. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 31 sources
    Italy Approves Centralized Port Governance with New “Porti d'Italia” Agency

    Italy moves to centralise port governance by creating the public “Porti d'Italia” agency to coordinate ports, improve infrastructure and boost competitiveness.

  5. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 21 sources
    Italy deactivates hundreds of speed cameras as new national homologation rules take effect

    Italy’s transport ministry is disabling 850 non‑homologated speed cameras, keeping 3,150 compliant units active; courts in Villapiana have annulled fines from uncertified devices, while Lazio reported €30 m in

  6. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italy sees sharp drop in young drivers as licence costs and renewal rules tighten

    Only 46% of Italians under 25 get a licence at 18, car ownership fell 33% in a decade, and new 2026 renewal rules add medical checks and age‑based intervals.

  7. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Italy disables 850 speed cameras under new homologation decree

    Italy’s new decree on radar homologation, effective 12 July, deactivates 850 non‑certified speed cameras and sets strict technical standards for future devices.

  8. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 21 sources
    Gianpiero Strisciuglio appointed CEO of Italy's Ferrovie dello Stato

    Gianpiero Strisciuglio, a long‑time FS manager, was appointed CEO and director general of Ferrovie dello Stato for 2026‑2028, with Tommaso Tanzilli staying as president.

  9. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 80 sources
    Italy shuts down ~850 speed cameras under new compliance rules

    Italy’s new decree deactivates about 850 non‑homologated speed cameras, leaving 3 150 compliant units active and aiming to end legal disputes and curb hidden revenue from fines.

  10. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Italian unions strike after driver assault and factory dismissal

    In Genoa unions strike after a driver assault, while in Casale Monferrato workers protest a colleague's dismissal over a hammer incident; both actions demand better safety and fair procedures.

  11. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian transport workers call for stricter rules after incidents in Matera and Genoa

    Italian transport unions demand clearer regulations and better worker protection after a taxi signage dispute in Matera and a bus driver assault in Genoa.

  12. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian motorists face new immediate licence suspensions and Takata‑airbag inspection bans

    Italy's new road safety rules impose on‑the‑spot licence suspensions for low‑point drivers and bar vehicles with unrepaired Takata airbags from passing inspection after July 2026.

  13. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Italy's toll‑payment market opens up as Telepass loses monopoly

    Italy ends Telepass’s toll‑payment monopoly as UnipolMove and MooneyGo launch cheaper transponder plans, offering flat‑rate and pay‑per‑use options to speed up highway travel.

  14. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rome Requires Permits for Electric and Hydrogen Cars in ZTL from July 1

    Starting 1 July, electric and hydrogen cars need a €1,000 annual permit to enter Rome’s ZTL, ending free access based on low emissions; exemptions apply for taxis, police, disabled and emergency vehicles.

  15. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Ferrovie dello Stato CEO Stefano Donnarumma Resigns Amid Political Pressure

    Stefano Donnarumma has resigned as CEO and director‑general of Ferrovie dello Stato after pressure from Transport Minister Matteo Salvini. The board thanked him, will ensure continuity, and Gianpiero Strisciugl

  16. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Italian transport workers attacked; unions call for immediate safety measures

    Two attacks on Italian transport workers— a bus driver in Celle Ligure and a train conductor in Milan— prompted unions UGL and UIL to demand immediate safety upgrades and tougher security measures.

  17. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Italian Minister Matteo Salvini unveils €35 billion Calabria investment plan and child‑car safety campaign

    Minister Matteo Salvini announced a €35 billion investment programme for Calabria’s transport infrastructure and launched a nationwide child‑car‑seat safety campaign.

  18. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Italy introduces toll refunds for highway delays and launches four‑hour ferry from Croatia

    Italy will refund tolls for drivers delayed by road works or traffic jams, while a new fast ferry cuts the Zadar‑Ancona trip to four hours.

  19. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Italy: New cars now cost about 11 months of wages

    New cars in Italy now cost about 11 months of wages, up 52% since 2013. Most consumers delay purchases, seek incentives, and turn to used or alternative mobility options.

  20. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian courts clarify driver‑data duty in speed‑camera fine appeals

    Italy’s Supreme Court says drivers contesting speed‑camera fines can delay providing licence data, while a European study links excess speed to up to 30 % of fatal crashes, urging stricter limits.

  21. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italy's Ferrovie dello Stato to appoint new CEO from within, says Transport Minister Salvini

    Transport Minister Matteo Salvini said FS will select its new CEO internally, naming Trenitalia chief Gianpiero Strisciuglio as a candidate, while noting a 7 % punctuality increase and upcoming network modern‑​

  22. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    FS CEO Donnarumma to Resign after Meeting with Transport Minister Salvini

    FS CEO Stefano Donnarumma will resign after meeting Transport Minister Salvini, who praised the rail firm’s PNRR progress, profit return and improved punctuality.

  23. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 20 sources
    Stefano Donnarumma to resign as FS chief after meeting with Transport Minister Matteo Salvini

    FS CEO Stefano Donnarumma will resign after a meeting with Transport Minister Matteo Salvini, closing key dossiers before a planned internal succession as the railway group enters a new “phase two”.

  24. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 26 sources
    Italy: Car purchase cost climbs to 11 months of wages, 59% of shoppers postpone buying

    Italy’s 2026 Bain‑Aniasa survey finds car prices now require 11 months of salary; 59% of shoppers delay purchase, citing income uncertainty and high prices, while rental fleets top 1.5 million vehicles.

  25. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources
    Modena police issue 18 fines for illegal disabled parking spaces

    Modena police conducted 736 checks in June, issuing 18 fines for illegal disabled parking, plus penalties for expired or deceased EU permits, withdrawing eight permits.

  26. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy's Transport Minister Salvini Calls Road Safety Meeting After Youth Fatalities

    Italian Transport Minister Matteo Salvini will convene a road‑safety meeting after teen deaths in recent accidents, urging school visits, mayor‑police action and stricter oversight of scooters and helmets.

  27. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian courts support drivers' right to access traffic‑camera evidence

    Italian courts upheld a driver’s request for traffic‑camera documents and scheduled a Belluno hearing on autovelox procedures, highlighting stricter scrutiny of automated enforcement.

  28. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italian Transport Association UNATRAS Urges Government to Deliver Fuel Tax Credit and Deductions

    UNATRAS has written to Italy’s prime minister and ministers urging immediate rollout of the €300 million diesel tax credit, the pending forfait deductions and the creation of a transport‑logistics council after

  29. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy updates vehicle rules with new Cremona ZTL tariffs and national digital auto registry

    Cremona will end free ZTL permits for electric cars and launch a digital permit portal, while Italy approves a national digital vehicle registry requiring a €200k guarantee for new operators.

  30. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Italy sees record number of driving exam candidates and tightens highway enforcement

    Italy recorded a 3 % rise in driving‑exam attempts in 2025, while police at a Calenzano highway checkpoint cited 60 violations, revoked 13 licences and deducted 255 points.

  31. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italian government unveils decree to ease fuel costs for truckers and boost inter‑port development

    Italy unveils a decree to offset high fuel costs for truckers and boost the Termini Imerese inter‑port, while a PNRR‑funded MaaS program records 950,000 trips, advancing digital, sustainable mobility nationwide

  32. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Italian transport union Uiltrasporti protests wage dispute at hotel and aggression against traffic staff

    Uiltrasporti union in Italy protests unpaid thirteenth‑month wages at a Naples hotel and condemns a reversal‑collision assault on traffic staff during a vehicle check.

  33. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Italy faces 30,000 driver shortage amid aging workforce

    Italy reports a 30,000‑driver shortage, spurred by an aging workforce, and launches a digital hiring platform to attract younger workers and stabilize transport services.

  34. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bologna bus drivers strike after ear‑bite assault

    After a passenger bit off part of a bus driver’s ear in Bologna, bus drivers staged an eight‑hour strike, demanding closed driver cabins, more police patrols and harsher penalties for attackers.

  35. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy's Salvini signs decree tightening autovelox rules

    Italy's new autovelox decree mandates model homologation, regular calibration and bans cameras on sub‑50 km/h roads, affecting devices in Salerno and prompting municipalities to adopt licence‑plate scanning.

  36. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bologna public‑transport strike halts buses and Marconi Express on June 15

    Tper workers in Bologna will strike for eight hours on June 15 after a violent attack on a driver, halting most bus services and potentially the Marconi Express; only limited routes will run.

  37. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italy's Salvini signs autovelox decree to end speed‑camera disputes

    Italy's transport minister Matteo Salvini signed a decree on 9 June 2026 establishing new speed‑camera rules to end legal challenges and restore municipal revenue.

  38. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Public transport strike endangers service in Potenza, Italy

    A 24‑hour strike in Potenza threatens jobs for 150 public‑transport workers and could cut services; Matera faces a provisional extension while a legal review of a new contract proceeds.

  39. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy launches toll‑refund scheme for drivers delayed by road‑work congestion

    Italy’s new rule refunds tolls for drivers delayed by road‑work traffic, offering up to a full refund after an hour’s delay, but claims require an Italian tax ID and have drawn criticism over bureaucracy.

  40. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Italy adopts decree to standardise speed‑camera homologation

    Italy's transport minister Matteo Salvini signed a decree setting mandatory homologation, testing and periodic calibration rules for speed cameras, aiming to ensure reliable measurements, curb illegal fines and

  41. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Perugia and Termoli Roll Out Modern Bus Services

    Perugia and Termoli introduce electric and methane buses, respectively, while promoting modern transport and urging better labour agreements.

  42. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Italy, Hungary and Croatia introduce new highway toll measures

    Italy launches a 2026 toll‑refund scheme for construction delays, Hungary offers discounted M1 stickers, and Croatia maintains 2026 toll rates while preparing an electronic system.

  43. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Italian Tutor speed-monitoring system imposes heavy fines on Czech motorists

    Italy’s Tutor system now tracks average highway speeds and issues high fines—up to €3,000—for Czech drivers who exceed limits, with night surcharges and EU cross‑border enforcement.

  44. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italy launches highway toll refund scheme from June 2026

    Italy’s new toll‑refund system, effective 1 June 2026, reimburses drivers delayed by construction or traffic blocks, with refunds based on delay length and trip distance, initially limited to single‑concession‑

  45. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Assaults on Transport Workers Highlight Safety Concerns in Italy

    Two separate assaults on transport workers in Italy—one near Fiumicino lighthouse, another at Favignana port—raise concerns over staff safety during passenger operations.

  46. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Italy launches toll refunds for drivers caught in highway jams

    Italy’s new June 1 rule refunds tolls to drivers delayed by at least ten minutes on motorways, using the Muovy system; full refunds apply for extreme jams, excluding accidents or weather emergencies.

  47. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy introduces toll‑refund for German motorists heading to Gardasee

    From 1 June 2026 Italy will refund tolls to drivers delayed by construction, including German motorists traveling to Gardasee; refunds depend on delay length and require an app registration with an Italian tax

  48. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Italy launches toll refunds for drivers stuck in construction‑caused traffic jams

    From June 1, Italy’s transport authority will refund tolls to drivers stuck in construction‑caused traffic jams, with half refunded for delays up to two hours and full refunds for delays over three hours;消费者团体警

  49. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Umbria region moves ahead with public transport tender, retains Santa Lucia bus depot

    Umbria restarts its public‑transport tender, secures no‑fare‑increase funding, keeps the Santa Lucia bus depot and adds Minimetrò to the bid.

  50. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 132 sources
    Italian transport industry launches joint platform to address driver shortage

    Italian transport groups launch a platform to coordinate recruitment, training and regulatory reforms aimed at closing a projected 30,000‑driver shortage by 2026.

  51. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Italy halves diesel tax relief and offers €300 million fuel credit, halting truckers' strike

    Italy halves diesel tax relief, raises fuel prices and offers a €300 million diesel credit, prompting the suspension of a planned truckers' strike.

  52. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Italy government suspends planned national truck drivers halt

    Italy’s government cancelled a planned 740,000‑truck strike for 25‑29 May, offering €300 million tax credits and faster fuel tax rebates amid an 18.5% diesel price surge that cost the sector €2.1 billion.

  53. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy suspends national truck driver strike after government tax and fuel concessions

    Italy halted a planned national truck driver strike after granting a €300 million tax credit, faster fuel‑tax refunds and temporary fuel tax cuts, averting supply‑chain disruptions.

  54. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Italy suspends national trucking strike after government tax relief deal

    Italy’s UNATRAS union cancelled the May 25‑29 trucking strike after a government deal providing a €300 m tax credit, fast fuel‑tax refunds and temporary tax relief.

  55. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Italy’s truck drivers call off 5‑day strike after government concession

    Italy’s truck‑drivers suspended a planned 5‑day strike after a May 22 deal granting a €300 million tax credit and faster diesel tax refunds, averting major supply‑chain disruptions.

  56. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Italian Parliament proposes law to recognize railway work as arduous

    Italy's lower house has introduced a bill to classify railway jobs as arduous, extending special protections and benefits to railway staff.

  57. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Italian Courts Clarify Threat and Liability Rules in Parking Disputes and Drunk‑Driver Cases

    Italian courts say calling police isn’t a threat and halve damages for passengers riding with drunk drivers.

  58. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian Supreme Court rules speed‑camera fines can remain valid without formal homologation

    Italy's Supreme Court says speed‑camera fines can stay valid if the device is verified, even without formal homologation.

  59. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    EU endorses Italy's mandate for FM and DAB+ radios in all new vehicles

    EU backs Italy's plan to require FM and DAB+ radios in all new cars, pending parliamentary approval.

  60. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian municipalities address public‑transport driver shortages and future metro projects

    Italian towns Crema and Casavatore convene officials to address driver shortages and promote new metro line projects.

  61. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Italy's road haulage sector faces national strike over fuel costs

    Italian haulage firms plan a May 25‑29 national strike demanding €500 million and fuel tax relief amid soaring diesel costs.

  62. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Trapani and Frosinone BRT projects face protests and parking disputes

    Protests in Trapani and parking concerns in Frosinone highlight local opposition to Italy’s BRT projects.

  63. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Italy Sets Summer Tire Change Window and Safety Guidelines

    Italy's tire law opens April 15–May 15 for summer tyre swaps; missing the deadline incurs fines and drivers should check DOT codes and load/speed markings for安全

  64. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Milan's aging car fleet pushes insurance premiums higher

    Milan cars average 11 years, older vehicles face higher insurance premiums and more roadside‑assistance add‑ons.

  65. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian transport sector faces criticism over Matera bus contract and railway safety

    Matera transport officials deny contract mishandling while Italy's DP calls for real actions on railway safety.

  66. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian Supreme Court limits liability in drunk‑driver and school injury cases

    Italian Supreme Court curtails passenger liability in drunk‑driver crashes and bars automatic school liability for unsupervised student injuries.

  67. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Mugello steps up security, road checks before 2026 Italian Grand Prix

    Mugello ramps up security with 400 staff and motorcycle road checks ahead of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix.

  68. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian courts clarify driver liability in road accidents

    Italian Supreme Court rulings say exclusive fault frees the victim, but right‑of‑way drivers must still drive cautiously.

  69. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Italy’s car fleet ages to 12.5 years, driving up insurance costs

    Italy’s car fleet now averages 12.5 years, spurring higher insurance premiums and a rise in roadside‑assistance demand.

  70. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italian transport security contracts hit scrutiny over protocols and labor protections

    Italy reviews private security on buses and airports, urging clear protocols and addressing labor concerns.

  71. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources
    Italy launches nationwide tire inspections with detailed police checks

    Italy launches nationwide tire inspections with detailed police checks beyond licenses and registration.

  72. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Cassation curbs penalties for drivers not using insurer-approved repair shops

    Italy’s Cassation Court questions penalties for using non-network auto repair shops, signaling potential reforms for motorists and insurers.

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