Limiti di velocità

The following maximum speed limits are in force in Italy (speed limits are not identical across all European States). General limits applicable to motorcycles, cars, cars with trailers, and vehicles up to 3.5 t are: - 50 km/h - built-up areas (urban roads) - 90 km/h - secondary extra-urban roads - 110 km/h - main extra-urban roads - 130 km/h - motorways The following maximum limits also apply to certain categories of vehicles: - 40 km/h - agricultural and engineering machinery with pneumatic tyres - 45 km/h - mopeds - 80 km/h - motorized quadricycles - 80 km/h - road trains; cars towing trailers (even light ones) or caravans on motorways - 70 km/h - road trains; cars towing trailers (even light ones) or caravans on extra-urban roads (main and secondary) On urban roads with specific characteristics, where indicated by an appropriate sign, the maximum limit may be 70 km/h. On main extra-urban roads, in the event of precipitation (rain, snow), the maximum speed may not exceed 90 km/h. On motorways, in the event of precipitation (rain, snow), the maximum speed may not exceed 110 km/h. On motorways with three lanes in each direction (plus the emergency lane), road authorities may increase the speed limit up to 150 km/h, provided specific road characteristics and conditions are met. On motorways and main extra-urban roads, in the event of dense fog with visibility under 100 m, temporary maximum speed limits not exceeding 50 km/h may be imposed. New drivers (those who have held their license for less than 3 years) may not exceed 100 km/h on motorways and 90 km/h on main extra-urban roads.