Using a mobile phone while driving in Italy (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: Using a phone while driving in a way that takes the hands off the wheel is banned, as is using headphones. The fine for a first offence ranges from EUR 250 to EUR 1,000.

RuleWhat applies
Holding a phone while driving bannedUsing a mobile phone while driving a carYes [1]
Hands-free useUsing a mobile phone while driving a carAllowed with limits [2]
Fine, first offence (lowest amount where a range applies)Using a mobile phone while driving a car€250.00 per offence [1]
Penalty points on the licenceUsing a mobile phone while driving a car⚠ Not yet verified

Notes

  • The pages read quote a ban on devices that take the hands off the wheel and on headphones (cuffie sonore). Speaker or hands-free kits are not addressed there.
  • EUR 250 to EUR 1,000 for a first offence and EUR 350 to EUR 1,400 for a repeat within two years. Licence suspension of 15 days to 2 months (1 to 3 months for a repeat).
  • The number of points deducted could not be confirmed from the official pages read.

Sources

  1. Prefettura - Ufficio Territoriale del Governo di Venezia (interno.gov.it): Guida con cellulare (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Prefettura - Ufficio Territoriale del Governo di Firenze (interno.gov.it): Sospensione della patente in caso di guida con uso di cellulari (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

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