Minimum age for a car driving licence in Italy (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: The minimum age for category B is 18. From 17, holders of an A1 licence can drive accompanied under an authorisation.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for a car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | 18 years [1] |
| Earliest age to drive a car supervisedCar (category B) driving licence | 17 years [2] |
| Driving before the minimum ageCar (category B) driving licence | From 17 a holder of an A1 licence can practise for category B with an authorisation from the provincial Motorizzazione office, after a course at a driving school, accompanied by a named driver. The accompanying driver must be no older than 60 and have held a licence of category B or higher for at least ten years. [2] |
| Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licence | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- The official page requires an A1 licence and is dated 20 April 2012. Newer guidance could not be read.
- Article 135 of the Codice della strada and Italian guidance on visitors were not read, so no age rule is stated.
Sources
- Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti (Il portale dell'Automobilista): Veicoli nell'unione: ottenimento e rinnovo di una patente di guida (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Polizia di Stato: Guida accompagnata: istruzioni per l'uso (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.