Italy Traffic Law Report
Source Agency: Motorizzazione Civile / ACI
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Key Findings
- ●Theory test pass rate is 60% (2023, Motorizzazione Civile)
- ●Road fatalities: 3,039 deaths in 2023 — Down 3.8% from 2022
- ●1.4 million tests administered per year by Motorizzazione Civile / ACI
- ●Most challenging topic: Road Signs (30% fail rate)
Test Statistics
Speed Limits
Urban
50 km/h
Rural / National Roads
90 km/h
Motorway / Highway
130 km/h
Most Challenging Topics
Road Signs
30% fail rateLarge variety of Italian-specific signage
Right-of-Way
28% fail rateComplex priority scenarios in historic city centers
ZTL Zones
25% fail rateLimited traffic zones (Zona a Traffico Limitato) rules
Speed Regulations
22% fail rateVariable limits based on driver experience and weather
Insurance & Documents
18% fail rateMandatory document and insurance requirements
Road Safety
Road Fatalities
3,039 deaths
ISTAT (2023)
Trend
Down 3.8% from 2022
Penalties & Fines
Recent Law Changes
Stricter penalties for mobile phone use while driving (license suspension possible)
New ZTL camera systems in 50+ historic city centers
Electric vehicle incentives extended with reduced registration taxes
Sources & Methodology
All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.
Data last verified: 2026-02-12
Primary Sources:
- Motorizzazione Civile — Test statistics (2023)
- ISTAT — Road safety data (2023)
- Motorizzazione Civile / ACI — Official regulatory body
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