A new rule could reshape the way speed enforcement works in Italy. From today, all speed cameras must be entered into a national online registry managed by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. Local authorities — municipalities, provinces and regions — have sixty days to upload technical details of each device, including brand, model and location.

Starting November 30, fines issued by cameras not registered on the platform may be declared invalid. The reform aims to increase transparency for drivers, but also raises legal and practical questions: the distinction between “approval” and full “homologation” of devices remains controversial, and smaller municipalities may struggle to meet the deadlines.

For motorists, the main change is access to official maps and lists of active speed cameras. Anyone receiving a fine will be able to check whether the device was properly registered. If not, the penalty can be challenged. Even when listed, drivers may still request proof of homologation — a requirement confirmed by Italy’s Supreme Court in recent rulings.

While the new system promises more clarity and fewer false alerts in navigation apps, it could also trigger a surge of appeals and, in the short term, reduce local revenues from traffic fines. The balance between road safety, legal certainty and municipal budgets will be tested in the months ahead.