Parking fine in Italy · arts. 7 and 158 CdS

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STEP 01

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Every page and, if you have it, the envelope or notice card: it shows the date.

STEP 02

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STEP 03

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Within 24 hours by email: if there are grounds, the appeal ready to sign and send by PEC or registered mail.

The legal issue

The point, in short

In shortThe amount depends on the type of ban and the vehicle.Art. 158 distinguishes mopeds and two-wheel motorcycles from other vehicles; paid parking (blue lines) falls under art. 7.
Italian Highway Code

What the law says

«5. Chiunque viola le disposizioni del comma 1, lettere a), b), c), d), e), g), h), h-bis) e h-ter), e del comma 2, lettera i), è soggetto alla sanzione amministrativa del pagamento di una somma da euro 41 a euro 168 per i ciclomotori e i motoveicoli a due ruote e da euro 87 a euro 344 per i restanti veicoli.»
Art. 158, official Italian text in force (Normattiva) · read the full article · The quotation is the official Italian text: only the Italian text is legally binding.
OffenceAmountPointsLaw
Art. 158 bans – cars and other vehicles€87 – €344—art. 158, c. 5
Art. 158 bans – mopeds and motorcycles€41 – €168—art. 158, c. 5
No parking in towns (art. 7)€42 – €173—art. 7, c. 14
NotificationIf 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
DiscountIf you pay within 5 days of notification, the amount is reduced by 30% (except where the law excludes it).art. 202
Appeal to the PrefettoWithin 60 days of notification, if you have not paid.art. 203
Appeal to the Giudice di PaceInstead of the Prefetto, within 30 days of notification, 60 if you live outside Italy (art. 7, legislative decree 150/2011).art. 204-bis

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.

Before you pay

What to check on the fine

01

Signs

The ban must be signposted. If you can, photograph the signs.

02

Blue lines

If you paid for parking, keep the receipt or app confirmation and send it to us.

03

Notification deadline

If the fine came by post, it must be served within 90 days (360 if you live outside Italy). Art. 201

04

Details on the fine

Plate, place, date and time must be correct.

Don't pay on impulse. You can only appeal if you have not paid. You have 60 days from notification for the Prefetto (30 for the Giudice di Pace, or 60 if you live outside Italy) and our answer arrives within 24 hours: in time for the 30% discount within 5 days, if there are no grounds.
SCANNING THE FINE
VERBALE · PARKING FINE IN ITALY
ART. 158 C.5 C.D.S.
from € 87
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  • you had paid for parking;
  • there was no visible sign;
  • you were in a rental car.
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Frequently asked questions

How much is a parking fine in Italy?

For art. 158 bans €87–€344 for cars, €41–€168 for mopeds and two-wheel motorcycles (paragraph 5). For no-parking under art. 7, €42–€173.

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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.

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