Car speed limits in Italy (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: Cars may do 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h on secondary roads, 110 km/h on main roads outside towns and 130 km/h on motorways. Limits on motorways and main roads are lower in rain.

RuleWhat applies
Built-up areasPassenger car on public roads50 km/h [1]
Outside built-up areas (single carriageway)Passenger car on public roads90 km/h [1]
Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway)Passenger car on public roads110 km/h [1]
MotorwaysPassenger car on public roads130 km/h; 110 km/h during precipitation. [1]

Notes

  • Urban roads may be raised to 70 km/h where their design allows it and signs are posted.
  • The limit is 90 km/h during precipitation. Road owners may set different limits on individual roads.
  • Some three-lane motorway sections may be set up to 150 km/h under the conditions in art. 142.

Sources

  1. Normattiva (Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato): Decreto legislativo 30 aprile 1992, n. 285 (Nuovo codice della strada), art. 142 Limiti di velocità (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

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