Mopeds in Italy (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: A ciclomotore can be ridden from age 14 with an AM licence or the CIGC certificate. A helmet, liability insurance and a plate are required.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to ridePrivately owned; Moped (ciclomotore) | 14 years [1] |
| LicencePrivately owned; Moped (ciclomotore) | Licence category AM or higher, or the moped certificate CIGC. [2] |
| Helmet requiredPrivately owned; Moped (ciclomotore) | Yes [3] |
| Insurance requiredPrivately owned; Moped (ciclomotore) | Yes [2] |
| Plate / registrationPrivately owned; Moped (ciclomotore) | Plate (targa) personal to the owner, linked to the registration certificate (certificato di circolazione). [2] |
| Maximum design speedPrivately owned; Moped (ciclomotore) | up to 45 km/h (design speed) [4] |
Notes
- Minimum age for obtaining the AM licence in Italy, according to the ministry circular of 19 September 2019.
Sources
- Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti: Procedure per il conseguimento della patente di guida della categoria AM (prot. 28821 del 19 settembre 2019) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Polizia di Stato: Cosa serve per guidare il motorino? (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Polizia di Stato: Cinture di sicurezza e casco (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Polizia di Stato: Il motorino (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.