Documents to carry while driving in Italy (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: A driver must carry the vehicle registration document, a valid licence and the compulsory insurance certificate. Only learner drivers need an identity document. The fine is EUR 42 to EUR 173.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Driving licenceCarrying documents while driving | The driver must carry a valid driving licence for the category of the vehicle, plus the medical-fitness certificate where article 115(2) requires one. [1] |
| Vehicle registration papersCarrying documents while driving | The driver must carry the vehicle registration document (carta di circolazione), or the certificate of technical fitness or of circulation, depending on the vehicle type. [1] |
| Proof of insuranceCarrying documents while driving | The driver must carry the compulsory insurance certificate (certificato di assicurazione obbligatoria). [1] |
| Identity documentCarrying documents while driving | Article 180 requires a personal identity document only from a learner driving under a practice authorisation, who carries it together with that authorisation instead of a licence. [1] |
| Fine for not carrying documentsCarrying documents while driving | Not having the documents is an administrative offence with a fine of EUR 42 to EUR 173 (EUR 26 to EUR 102 for mopeds), as printed in the article. Refusing an invitation to present them at a police office carries EUR 430 to EUR 1,731. [1] |
Sources
- Normattiva (Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri): DECRETO LEGISLATIVO 30 aprile 1992, n. 285 - Nuovo codice della strada, art. 180 Possesso dei documenti di circolazione e di guida (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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