Safety and rules
Helmets on motorbikes and scooters: requirements and correct use
Who must wear a helmet on mopeds and motorbikes, and what checks should be carried out before setting off.
All guides
Clear guides to driving licences, road rules and everyday travel in Italy.
Licence categories
B96 licence: when is it enough for a car and trailer?
B96 extends category B for specific trailer combinations. Here is what to check.
Licence categories
Category B and motor tricycles: what are the conditions?
Category B allows some motor tricycles, but age and vehicle classification matter: check the requirements before setting off.
Licence categories
At what age can you get a category D licence?
You can normally obtain category D at 24. A passenger-transport CQC route may allow access from age 21.
Fitness to drive and accessibility
Medicines and driving: how to tell if a medicine may affect you
Read the patient information leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist: drowsiness, dizziness and slowed reactions can make driving unsafe.
Licence categories
Getting a category C licence before age 21: when is it possible?
You can normally obtain category C at 21. A goods-transport CQC route may allow access from age 18.
Safety and rules
New drivers: which cars can they drive, and for how long?
Power limits for new drivers have changed: check the car by registration number using the MIT service.
Safe driving
Crosswinds: how they affect cars, motorbikes and high-sided vehicles
Crosswinds can push a vehicle sideways, especially on bridges and high-sided vehicles: slow down and keep a steady course.
Licence categories
Restricted motorcycles for A2: what to check
A restricted motorcycle can be ridden on A2 only if it meets the legal power, power-to-weight and original-model limits.
Road signs
Which sign marks the end of a restriction?
A restriction may end at a specific sign or at a junction, depending on the type and position of the sign.
Licence categories
What age can you get an AM licence, and which mopeds does it cover?
Minimum age and the mopeds and light quadricycles allowed on an AM licence: how to read the type-approval limits.
Professional qualifications
Is the CQC a separate licence or a code on the driving licence?
The CQC is a professional qualification distinct from the driving licence: it may be indicated on the driving licence in accordance with the applicable procedure.
Licence categories
Category C1 and C licences: differences for lorries and goods vehicles
Compare C1 and C to choose the right category for the vehicle’s mass and intended use.
Safety and rules
Seatbelts: who must wear them and what exceptions apply?
Seatbelts are compulsory for drivers and passengers; exceptions are limited and provided for by law.
Road signs
Where should you stop at a give-way sign?
A give-way sign does not always require you to stop. If you need to stop, wait before the line or the edge of the junction without entering it.
Vehicle documents
Maximum laden mass: where to find it on the registration certificate
On harmonised documents, field F.2 gives the maximum authorised mass. It is the reference for licence-category and load checks.
Professional qualifications
CAP KA and KB: differences and vehicles covered
KA and KB are professional qualification certificates linked to specific licence categories and taxi or chauffeur-hire services.
Licence categories
C1E and CE licences: which one do you need to tow a trailer?
How to match C1E and CE to the towing vehicle’s category and check the combination’s mass.
Licence categories
Category D1 or D: which do you need to drive a bus?
The differences between D1 and D, vehicle capacity and how to check professional transport requirements.
Boating licence
Boating licence: minimum age and requirements
The standard boating licence is available from age 18; the D1 licence is available from age 16, with limits on vessels, distance and power.