Fined in Italy for not wearing a seat belt?
Before paying, check who is named as responsible and how the offence was recorded.
- Answer by email within 24 hours
- Checked against the official text of the Italian Highway Code
- If there are grounds, the appeal ready to sign
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Every page and, if you have it, the envelope or notice card: it shows the date.
We check the fine
Amounts, deadlines, details and device, against the law in force.
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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 point, in short
What the law says
| Offence | Amount | Points | Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not using seat belts or child seats | €83 – €332 | 5 points | art. 172, c. 10 |
| Belts used but tampered with | €41 – €167 | 5 points | art. 172, c. 11 |
| 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 | |
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
Who is responsible
For a minor, the driver or, if on board, the person supervising them: check who is named. Art. 172
Notification deadline
Without immediate contest, within 90 days (360 if you live outside Italy). Art. 201
Details on the fine
Time, place and description must be precise.
- the fine names the wrong person;
- it came by post without being stopped;
- the details are wrong.
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 a seat belt fine in Italy?
€83 to €332 (art. 172, paragraph 10).
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.