E-scooter rules in Italy (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: Private e-scooters are allowed from age 14 on urban roads with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less, at up to 20 km/h. Riders must wear a helmet, and owners need an identification sticker and liability insurance.

RuleWhat applies
Use on public roadsPrivately owned; Electric scooter (monopattino elettrico)Allowed [1]
Use on public roadsRental; Electric scooter (monopattino elettrico)Only approved models [1]
Minimum ageElectric scooter (monopattino elettrico)14 years [1]
Helmet requiredElectric scooter (monopattino elettrico)Yes [2]
Insurance requiredElectric scooter (monopattino elettrico)Yes [2]
Plate or stickerElectric scooter (monopattino elettrico)Owners must obtain an adhesive identification sticker (contrassegno), linked to the owner, and display it visibly on the rear mudguard or, if there is none, on the steering column. Price EUR 8.66 plus stamp duty and licensing fees. [3]
Maximum speedElectric scooter (monopattino elettrico)up to 20 km/h (design speed) [1]
Where to rideElectric scooter (monopattino elettrico)Only on urban roads with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less. Never on the pavement (the scooter may only be walked by hand there). No riding against the direction of traffic. [2]
Passengers allowedElectric scooter (monopattino elettrico)No [1]
Alcohol limitElectric scooter (monopattino elettrico)⚠ Not yet verified

Notes

  • Only for scooters that meet the legal requirements (no seat, motor up to 0.50 kW, CE marking, among others). Riding without the identification sticker or without insurance is prohibited.
  • Rental services may only operate with a municipal resolution, which can set limits for certain areas of the city. Rules for rental scooters therefore differ by municipality.
  • Since Law 177/2024 (in force 14 December 2024) the helmet applies to all riders, not only those under 18.
  • The Italian transport ministry reports that insurers must offer scooter policies from 16 July 2026 (deferred from May 2026).
  • According to the transport ministry, the obligation applies from the 60th day after Directorial Decree no. 110 of 6 March 2026 came into force.
  • 20 km/h is the speed limit when riding. The same provision still mentions 6 km/h in pedestrian areas, but since Law 177/2024 e-scooters may only be ridden on urban roads with a limit of 50 km/h or less.
  • Law 177/2024 replaced the earlier list of places where e-scooters could be ridden, which included pedestrian areas and cycle paths, with urban roads only.

Sources

  1. Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana: Legge 9 novembre 2021, n. 156, art. 1-ter (testo coordinato, Gazzetta Ufficiale 24-11-2021): commi 75 e seguenti dell'art. 1 della legge 160/2019 sui monopattini (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana: Legge 25 novembre 2024, n. 177 (Gazzetta Ufficiale n. 280 del 29-11-2024) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
  3. Ministero delle infrastrutture e dei trasporti (Il Portale dell'Automobilista): Monopattini - Contrassegno identificativo (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

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