Road signs
Pedestrian crossings: when must you stop?
As you approach a pedestrian crossing, slow down and allow pedestrians to cross; stop when necessary so as not to endanger or obstruct them.
All guides
Clear guides to driving licences, road rules and everyday travel in Italy.
Road signs
Temporary signs at roadworks: which ones take priority?
At roadworks, temporary signs organise the route: follow the signs in place and directions from police officers.
Licence categories
AM licence: which vehicles can you ride?
What an AM licence covers and what to check to distinguish mopeds from light quadricycles.
Professional qualifications
How to renew the CQC
The CQC remains valid through periodic training: check its expiry date, the effective date and the procedure with the competent office.
Licence categories
Is a category B licence enough to tow a light trailer?
Often, for a trailer up to 750 kg; check the masses, documents and car’s towing capacity before hitching up.
Licence categories
D1E and DE licences: buses with trailers
When a bus and trailer require D1E or DE, and which details to check before driving.
Boating licence
How does the boating licence test work?
The theory and practical tests for a boating licence, and what to check with the office organising the exam.
Licence categories
Category C1 for a motorhome: when might you need it?
You may need C1 for a motorhome with a maximum authorised mass over 3,500 kg and up to 7,500 kg. Check the current vehicle document.
Licence categories
Category B and electric cars: how to read mass and power
To check whether an electric car can be driven on category B, check its category and maximum authorised mass; power alone is not enough.
Road signs
Prohibition signs: how to read the red circle
A red circle signals a restriction, while its symbol and supplementary plates show who it applies to and over which section.
Safe driving
Driving in fog: speed, lights and following distance
In fog, slow down, increase your following distance, use the right lights and stop in a safe place if visibility is insufficient.
Safe boating
Boat right of way: basic rules for avoiding collisions
At sea, remembering who has priority is not enough: keep a proper lookout, assess collision risk and manoeuvre early and decisively.
Foreign driving licences
International driving permit and licence exchange: what is the difference?
One is a travel document; the other changes your licence after relocation. Here is how to tell them apart.
Road signs
Hazard signs: what do the triangles mean?
Triangular signs warn of a hazard that calls for attention and driving suited to the situation.
Boating licence
Pleasure craft and boats: differences and documents
In recreational boating, the legal distinction mainly depends on hull length: pleasure craft up to 10 metres, boats over 10 and up to 24 metres.
Safe driving
Fog lights: when can they be used?
Fog lights are for conditions of reduced visibility; use them as permitted and switch them off when no longer needed.
Road signs
Traffic lights with arrows: who may proceed?
An arrow signal permits or prohibits movement in the direction shown. Watch for pedestrians and other road users.
Licence categories
Category B and 125cc motorcycles: what can you ride in Italy and abroad?
An Italian B licence allows some A1 vehicles in Italy, but this national equivalence should not be assumed to apply abroad.
Licence categories
Can you ride tricycles with an A1 licence?
An A1 licence also covers certain motor tricycles: learn the power limit and how to check the vehicle.
Safety and rules
Speed limits for new drivers: what are they?
New drivers have specific limits on some roads in addition to general limits: check how long they apply and the current rule.