Overview
- Private e‑scooters in Italy must follow a stricter rule set that starts on May 16, including a person‑bound identification sticker, a helmet for all riders, tighter equipment standards, and limits on where they can be used.
- The liability insurance mandate will be phased in from mid‑July, with Italian ministries signaling a start then while all other provisions apply in May.
- Each scooter must carry an official Italian ID sticker tied to the owner, obtained online or at local offices, with reports putting the fee at €8.66.
- Riders need working turn signals at the front and rear plus a brake light, which means many older or cheaper models will require retrofitting, and everyone must wear a helmet.
- Use is confined to city streets with 50 km/h limits, sidewalks and roads outside towns are off‑limits, pedestrian zones require walking speed at 6 km/h, and violations can bring fines up to €800 with possible confiscation.