Documents and expiry dates
How long does an Italian boating licence last?
A boating licence generally lasts ten years, or five years for holders aged 60 or over; medical restrictions can shorten validity.
All guides
Clear guides to driving licences, road rules and everyday travel in Italy.
Licence categories
C1E: which lorry and trailer combinations are allowed?
C1E covers specified C1 or B towing combinations, each within its maximum authorised total mass.
Road rules
Van with an open trailer: which materials may it not carry?
On motorways and main extra-urban roads, a non-watertight vehicle with an uncovered load of dispersible materials is prohibited.
Documents and expiry dates
Learner permit B: how do you prove the mandatory exercises are complete?
Decree 294/2025 provides for certification; check with your school that the course is recorded in the currently operating MIT system.
Professional qualifications
Category C and CQC: what do I need to work as a truck driver?
Category C covers the truck; professional goods transport usually also requires a goods CQC, subject to defined exemptions.
Licence categories
BE practical test: how do I reverse with a trailer?
Move slowly, check mirrors and blind spots, and correct your path only when there is clear space.
Fitness to drive and accessibility
Special category B licence: are motorway and night exercises mandatory?
The exercise decree covers non-special category B; confirm the individual path for a special licence with your school and licensing office.
Boating licence
Sailing boat over 4 m²: what age and distance limits apply?
The MIT lists an age-based exception for a small sailboat; confirm the craft category and route before departure.
Vehicle documents
Trailer: how do I check its inspection and documents before a trip?
Check the trailer class, registration, plate, inspection status and towing compatibility before coupling.
Licence categories
A/A2 practical test: how should I prepare for emergency braking?
Practise braking on the course with an instructor, protective equipment and a suitable motorcycle.
Licence categories
Category B practical test: adjust your seat and mirrors
Before moving, set the seat, head restraint, mirrors and seat belt, then check the doors and blind spots.
Professional qualifications
CAP KA: which services does it cover, and which licence does it require?
CAP KA applies to taxi or NCC services using vehicles that require an A licence; the corresponding A category is also required.
Licence categories
Can you ride a 150cc scooter with an Italian category B licence?
In Italy, category B covers the A1 limits; a 150cc combustion motorcycle exceeds the displacement limit.
Road signs
A motorway sign says 150 cc: does the new 120 cc threshold apply?
Since 14 December 2024, adults may use motorcycles from 120 cc; still check signs and restrictions for that road section.
Vehicle documents
Electric motorcycle: which power figure counts for the licence?
Use the motorcycle’s approved power in its documents, together with its category and the other applicable limits.
Vehicle documents
Do passengers and luggage change the trailer licence calculation?
The licence uses maximum authorised masses; passengers and luggage affect actual weight and operating limits.
Licence categories
Practical A test on an electric motorcycle: which bike is accepted?
For the practical A test on an electric motorcycle, the MIT sets a minimum power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 kW/kg.
Licence categories
L1e and L2e: how to distinguish two-wheel and three-wheel mopeds
L1e identifies a light two-wheel vehicle and L2e a light three-wheel vehicle; check the approval and records for the exact vehicle.
Boating licence
Do I always need a nautical licence to ride a personal watercraft?
Yes: a nautical licence is required to operate a personal watercraft, regardless of engine power.
Vehicle documents
Does a minicar’s number plate show which licence you need?
No. A plate alone is not enough; check the minicar’s approved category, technical data and vehicle documents.