Italy Implements Stricter Traffic Fines to Reduce Road Fatalities

The new regulations, effective immediately, aim to address the country's high rate of over 3,000 annual traffic deaths with harsher penalties for violations.

Fines for using a smartphone while driving now start at €250, with repeat offenders facing penalties up to €1,400 and potential license suspensions.
Driving under the influence carries severe consequences, including fines up to €6,000, license revocations, and possible jail time for high blood alcohol levels.
New rules mandate a minimum 1.5-meter distance when overtaking cyclists to protect vulnerable road users, including many amateur sports enthusiasts.
E-scooter users face fines for riding without helmets or missing safety equipment, with penalties starting at €50.
Parking violations, especially on disabled spots or bus lanes, now incur significantly higher fines ranging from €165 to €990.