Speed Limits in Italy
Motorways (Autostrada)
- Maximum: 130 km/h
- In rain/bad weather: 110 km/h
- Italian motorways are toll roads
- Minimum speed: 80 km/h in left lane
Dual Carriageways (Strade Extraurbane Principali)
- Maximum: 110 km/h
- In rain: 90 km/h
- Roads with at least 2 lanes per direction
Rural Roads (Strade Extraurbane Secondarie)
- Maximum: 90 km/h
- Single carriageway roads outside cities
Urban Areas (Strade Urbane)
- Maximum: 50 km/h
- Some areas: 30 km/h (Zone 30)
- Near schools: Often 30 km/h
New Drivers (Neopatentati)
Drivers with less than 3 years experience:
- Autostrada: 100 km/h (not 130)
- Dual carriageways: 90 km/h (not 110)
- Must display "P" plate
Speeding Penalties
| Excess | Fine | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 km/h | โฌ42-โฌ173 | 0 |
| 10-40 km/h | โฌ173-โฌ694 | 3 |
| 40-60 km/h | โฌ543-โฌ2,170 | 6 |
| Over 60 km/h | โฌ845-โฌ3,382 | 10 |
Night Time (22:00-07:00)
Fines increase by 1/3 at night
Speed Cameras (Autovelox)
- Very common in Italy
- Fixed cameras are signed
- Average speed cameras (Tutor) on motorways
- Mobile cameras (hidden) also used