Driving licence in Italy
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (September 2021) |
| Driving licence | |
|---|---|
 License front | |
 License back | |
| Type | Driving licence |
| Issued by |  Italia |
| Purpose | Identification |
In Italy, the driving licence is a governmental right given to those who request a licence for any of the categories they choose. It is required for every type of motorized vehicle. The minimum age to obtain a driving licence is as follows:
- 16 years for a motorcycle of 125cc with a limit of motor power of 11 kW; a quadricycle motor (cars with a weight of 400 kg – 550 kg if it is for freight transport) and a motor power not exceeding 15 kW)
- 18 years for a car or motorcycle without a limit for the engine cylinder capacity and a limit of motor power of 35 kW
- 21 years for minibuses, three-wheelers without a limit of motor power, and cargo vehicles
- 24 years for motorcycles without limits of motor power; buses
The so-called "patentino" (small driving licence) was an Italian licence given to young people with a minimum age of 14 years. This licence permitted teenagers to drive scooters and "micro-cars" (small cars with a maximum motor power of 4 kW and a maximum speed of 45 km/h). In 2013, this was replaced with a new category of driver's licence.[citation needed]
Obtaining a driver's licence[]
The Italian driving licence can be obtained after finishing a driver's education course and passing a two-stage test: a theory test and a road test. An elementary school diploma is also required to obtain a valid driving licence.[1]
In order to pass the theory test, an applicant cannot make more than four mistakes on a total of forty questions related to road signs and street code articles. A failed test can be retaken a second time. After passing the test, the applicant receives a foglio rosa (learner's permit) that allows them to drive accompanied by an adult with ten or more years of driving experience. This expires after six months, before which a road test must be taken.[2]
See also[]
- European driving licence
- Vehicle registration plates of Italy
- Italian identity card
- Italian passport
References[]
- Driving licences by country
- Road transport in Italy