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New Highway Code: tiered fines for speeding, green light for autonomous driving
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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Italy's new Highway Code, effective from 1 January 2028, introduces tiered speeding fines proportional to the speed exceeded, a crackdown on uninsured drivers with indefinite driving bans, and legalizes autonomous driving. The legislation also updates driving licence renewal ages and adjusts penalties across various road user categories.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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You face a new compliance landscape in Italy’s roads starting 2028 with fines now scaling exactly to speed breaches and a zero-tolerance stance on uninsured driving. Autonomous driving's legal approval opens fresh market opportunities and regulatory risks for mobility startups.
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