Motorcycling Advice

Italy

  • Crash helmets for the rider and any passenger are compulsory; if you don't wear your helmet, you risk having your bike confiscated
  • GB sticker
  • Hi-viz clothing
  • Daytime headlights
  • Beam conversion
  • Warning triangle
 
 
  • First aid kit
  • Replacement bulb kit
 
 
  • Town: 50
  • Single carriageway: 90
  • Dual carriageway: 130
  • Motorway: 130
  • On-the-spot fines are given. You can expect to pay a quarter of the fine on the spot.
 
 
  • You're not allowed to use your horn in built up areas except in dangerous situations
  • It is against the law to carry a child less than five years old on a moped or motorcycle
  • Motorcycles which are less powerful than 150cc are not permitted on motorways
 
  • The maximum level of alcohol allowed in the bloodstream is 0.051 per cent.
  • Use horn prior to overtaking
  • GPS can be used but the POI and speed camera alerts must be deactivated
  • The alcohol limit is 0.5mg/ml
  • There are motorway tolls
  • Vignettes are used in some cities.
 
   
Italy

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