Towing trailers and caravans in Italy (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: The Codice della strada limits a motor vehicle with a trailer to 80 km/h on autostrade. A category B licence covers a trailer up to 750 kg; heavier combinations have further conditions.

RuleWhat applies
Maximum speed on motorways when towingCar with a trailer or caravan; Car with a trailer or caravan80 km/h [1]
Trailer mass allowed with a car licence in any combinationCar with a trailer or caravan750 kg [2]
Heavier trailer with a category B licenceCar with a trailer or caravanA trailer over 750 kg is allowed if the combination does not exceed 4,250 kg; above 3,500 kg a practical test on a specific vehicle is required. [2]
Higher categories for trailers (B96, BE)Car with a trailer or caravanCategory BE: a category B motor vehicle with a trailer or semi-trailer whose maximum authorised mass does not exceed 3,500 kg. [2]
Extra mirrors when towingCar with a trailer or caravan⚠ Not yet verified
Warning triangle or hazard deviceCar with a trailer or caravanMotor vehicles other than bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles must be equipped with the mobile danger sign (warning triangle). [3]

Notes

  • The article covers trains of a motor vehicle and a trailer; it does not name caravans.
  • The licence then carries a European code.
  • Article 72 requires rear-view devices in general; no towing-specific rule was found in it.
  • Trailers are not mentioned in the article.

Sources

  1. Automobile Club d'Italia (ACI), testo del Codice della strada: Art. 142 - Limiti di velocità (Codice della strada) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Automobile Club d'Italia (ACI), testo del Codice della strada: Art. 116 - Patente, certificato di abilitazione professionale e certificato di idoneità alla guida di ciclomotori (Codice della strada) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
  3. Automobile Club d'Italia (ACI), testo del Codice della strada: Art. 162 - Segnale mobile di pericolo (Codice della strada) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

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