Italy is introducing stricter regulations for electric scooter users. Following the publication of a decree by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, new rules will come into force on May 16, requiring riders to use an identification sticker, a certified helmet and third-party liability insurance. The insurance requirement, however, has been postponed until July 16 after implementation issues emerged during the rollout phase.
Under the new system, every electric scooter must display a non-removable identification sticker linked to the owner’s tax code and produced by Italy’s State Mint and Printing Institute. The sticker will be mandatory for road use and tied to a valid insurance policy.
A national digital platform managed by the Motor Vehicle Department will handle all administrative procedures. Users will access the system through Italy’s SPID digital identity service or electronic ID card.
The process will be fully digitalized: applicants will submit their details online, select a pickup location, pay through the PagoPA system and collect the identification sticker from the designated office. For riders aged 14 and over who are minors, the request must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian.
The overall cost is expected to be around €33, including production fees, stamp duty and administrative charges. Riders caught without the required sticker could face fines ranging from €100 to €400.
Concerns remain over delays in issuing the stickers, with local motor vehicle offices reportedly struggling to process the high number of applications. Consumer group Federconsumatori has called for penalties to be suspended for users who have already applied but may not receive their sticker before the deadline.
The reform is intended to improve safety, accountability and vehicle traceability as electric micromobility becomes increasingly widespread in Italian cities. However, many observers believe the real challenge will be ensuring consistent enforcement of the new rules.