Travel
I lost my Italian driving licence abroad: what should I do?
Report the loss to local authorities and ask the Italian consular office for guidance; a report alone does not authorise you to keep driving.
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Renewals, documents and everyday questions: practical answers for drivers in Italy.
Everyday motoring
At what age can I get category D to drive a bus in Italy?
D normally requires age 24; specified CQC routes allow professional driving from 21 or 23.
Travel
Does a 40 CV boat engine require an Italian boating licence?
Within six miles, exceeding the applicable displacement limit or the power threshold can trigger the licence requirement.
Documents
Italian category B road test: how to approach a roundabout
On the Italian B test, read signs, yield rules and lane arrows before entering or leaving a roundabout.
Penalty points and fines
Low licence points: what happens when your balance is small?
Having fewer than 20 points does not by itself trigger a review; losing all points can require one.
Foreign driving licences
Do the codes on an EU driving licence apply in Italy?
Yes. Harmonised codes record restrictions or conditions and travel with the licence; check their meaning before driving in Italy.
Travel
When is an international driving permit needed outside the EU?
The 1949 Geneva model lasts one year and the 1968 Vienna model three, never beyond the Italian licence.
Everyday motoring
Which cars can a new driver use during the first three years?
Since 14 December 2024, category B drivers face 75 kW/t and an additional 105 kW ceiling for M1 cars during the first three years.
Documents
Can I show my digital driving licence on my phone during a check?
Yes, for checks provided for in Italy you can show the licence in IO Wallet; make sure it was added and is accessible.
Documents
Where can I find how much my car may tow?
Compare the registration document’s trailer and combination masses; do not infer them from engine power.
Foreign driving licences
How long can I drive in Italy with a non-EU licence?
A visitor may drive with a valid non-EU licence and an international permit or official Italian translation; residence changes the time limit.
Documents
My digital licence will not open in IO: what should I do during a check?
If the digital document is inaccessible, do not assume a saved image is enough; follow officers’ directions and use another valid document if available.
Everyday motoring
Come aggiornare quello che sai quando cambia il Codice della strada
Check the current text and effective date before applying a proposal or an outdated explanation.
Everyday motoring
Does a B1 licence also let you ride a scooter?
No. B1 covers non-light quadricycles; a scooter requires AM or an appropriate motorcycle category.
Everyday motoring
Quiz patente: come leggere le domande con una negazione
Spot the negation, identify the rule it concerns and assess the full statement before choosing true or false.
Documents
Italian category B road test: approaching a level crossing
On the Italian B test, approach a level crossing carefully and stop when signals, barriers or traffic require it.
Everyday motoring
Does an A1 licence also cover a motor tricycle?
Yes. A1 also covers motor tricycles with maximum power no greater than 15 kW.
Everyday motoring
Quiz patente sulla distanza di sicurezza: cosa ricordare
A safe following distance must let you stop in time and avoid a collision; no single number applies in every situation.
Foreign driving licences
Foreign tourist in Italy: which documents are needed to drive?
Carry a valid licence; drivers with a non-EU/EEA licence also need an international permit or official Italian translation.
Everyday motoring
Quiz patente: quale segnale prevale quando sembrano contraddirsi
When signs conflict, apply Article 38’s hierarchy: traffic officers, lights and signs according to their role.