Fined in Italy for illegal overtaking?
A no-overtaking offence also brings a licence suspension: check the fine before paying.
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The point, in short
What the law says
| Offence | Amount | Points | Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overtaking on the right or against the rules | €83 – €332 | 2–5 points | art. 148, c. 15 |
| Overtaking bans (paragraphs 9-13) | €167 – €665 | 10 points | art. 148, c. 16 |
| Ban of paragraph 14 | €327 – €1,308 | 10 points | art. 148, c. 16 |
| Notification | If you were not stopped on the spot, the fine must be served within 90 days of the offence (360 days if you live outside Italy). | art. 201 | |
| Discount | If you pay within 5 days of notification, the amount is reduced by 30% (except where the law excludes it). | art. 202 | |
| Appeal to the Prefetto | Within 60 days of notification, if you have not paid. | art. 203 | |
| Appeal to the Giudice di Pace | Instead of the Prefetto, within 30 days of notification, 60 if you live outside Italy (art. 7, legislative decree 150/2011). | art. 204-bis | |
For the bans of paragraph 16 the licence is suspended for one to three months (two to six months for paragraph 14). (art. 148, c. 16)
Points under the table of art. 126-bis (they apply to Italian licences). Amounts as in the text in force; they can be updated by law.
What to check on the fine
Which paragraph
Check the paragraph on the fine: between 15 and 16 the amount, points and suspension change. Art. 148
Signs
The ban must come from signs or from a situation set by law (e.g. on a bend or near a junction). Art. 148
Notification deadline
Without immediate contest, within 90 days (360 if you live outside Italy). Art. 201
- you risk a licence suspension;
- you don't remember a no-overtaking sign;
- the fine came by post.
Upload your fine
Photos or PDF of the fine. Answer by email within 24 hours. You pay only after uploading the fine.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an overtaking fine in Italy?
€83–€332 for irregular overtaking (paragraph 15); €167–€665 for the bans of paragraphs 9-13 and €327–€1,308 for paragraph 14 (paragraph 16).
Other fines
RicorsoVelox is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice. An appeal can be accepted or rejected. Sources: Italian Highway Code in force (Normattiva), legislative decree 150/2011.