Driving after drugs in Italy (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Since December 2024 driving after taking narcotic or psychotropic substances is an offence, without proof of impairment. Police can order saliva tests.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Approach to cannabis (THC)Driving a car after drug use | Any use is an offence [1] |
| THC thresholdDriving a car after drug use | No numeric limit: an offence to drive after taking narcotic or psychotropic substances [1] |
| Prescribed medicinesDriving a car after drug use | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Police screening testDriving a car after drug use | Yes [1] |
| Main sanctionsDriving a car after drug use | Fine of EUR 1,500 to EUR 6,000 and arrest of 6 months to 1 year; licence suspension of 1 to 2 years [1] |
Notes
- The amended article 187 text read does not mention medicines.
Sources
- Normattiva: Legge 25 novembre 2024, n. 177 - Interventi in materia di sicurezza stradale e delega al Governo per la revisione del codice della strada (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.