Seat belts and child seats in Italy (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Seat belts must be used in vehicles that have them. Children under 1.50 m must be secured with an approved child restraint.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Seat belt compulsory in front seatsPassenger cars | Yes [1] |
| Seat belt compulsory in rear seatsPassenger cars | Yes [1] |
| Child restraint required untilPassenger cars | Children shorter than 1.50 m must be secured to the seat with an approved child restraint system suited to their weight. [1] |
| Children in the front seatPassenger cars | In vehicles without restraint systems, children up to age three may not travel and older children may sit in front only if taller than 1.50 m. [1] |
| Rear-facing child seat in front with active airbagPassenger cars | No [1] |
Notes
- The duty applies to vehicles of categories M1, N1, N2 and N3 that are fitted with belts.
Sources
- Normattiva: Codice della strada (D.Lgs. 30 aprile 1992, n. 285), art. 172 - Uso delle cinture di sicurezza e dei sistemi di ritenuta e sicurezza per bambini (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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