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Lower fines for the most common violations, tighter controls on foreign cars, and new regulations for e-scooters and bicycles used for delivery. These are some of the new articles of the newly approved Highway Code by the Italian Council of Ministers, which intends to cut regular fines while combating the most dangerous driving habits. Among the most significant measures for travelers in Italy is the requirement for vehicles with foreign license plates to be insured in accordance with Italian regulations if they are in circulation for a period exceeding 30 days. Drivers who lack insurance coverage will be prohibited from operating vehicles for an indefinite duration, and authorities may levy penalties on foreign drivers who fail to pay their fines. The measure also impacts fines: the most common minimum amounts are reduced from €26 to €25 and from €42 to €40, while certain fines ranging from €83 to €87 are reduced to €80. The automatic biennial inflation adjustment has also been suspended. Among other new capabilities, police officers can digitally verify driving and vehicle registration paperwork, eliminating the need to carry them on paper. In addition, municipalities will have 45 days to notify fines collected remotely without immediate appeal, as opposed to the 90-day period. In terms of urban mobility, e-scooters will be outlawed when they endanger or block pedestrian traffic. Self-propelled bicycles, such as those used by delivery riders, will be required to wear helmets and have permits. Motorcyclists will be allowed to use the emergency lane on highways in the case of an accident or traffic delay.
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