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Italy Finalizes E-Scooter Tag and Insurance Rules, Enforceable From May 16

A state platform will tie an owner-coded adhesive tag to third-party liability policies to enable on-the-spot checks.

Overview

  • The implementing decree published in the Official Gazette starts a 60-day rollout, with enforcement beginning on 16 May 2026.
  • Owners must request the €8.66 identifier via the Portale dell’Automobilista using SPID or CIE and then collect a non-removable sticker produced by the state mint for specified placement on the scooter.
  • Each code is associated with the holder’s tax number rather than the vehicle, so a sale requires cancellation by the seller and a new tag for the buyer.
  • Insurance status will be verified through interoperability between the Motorizzazione platform and ANIA, and riding without the tag or required policy carries fines of €100–€400.
  • Annual premiums are widely reported in the €25–€150 range, and operators such as Assosharing criticize added fees as a disguised tax and warn of costs for shared fleets during a transitional rollout.