Driving licence in Italy

In Italy, the driving licence is a governmental right given to those who request a licence for any of the categories they choose. It is required for every type of motorized vehicle. The minimum age to obtain a driving licence is as follows:

  • 16 years for a motorcycle of 125cc with a limit of motor power of 11 kW; a quadricycle motor (cars with a weight of 400 kg - 550 kg if it is for freight transport) and a motor power not exceeding 15 kW)
  • 18 years for a car or a motorcycle without a limit for the engine cylinder capacity and a limit of motor power of 35 kW
  • 21 years for minibuses, three-wheelers without a limit of motor power, and cargo vehicles
  • 24 years for motorcycles without limits of motor power; buses

Driving licence
License front
License back
TypeDriving licence
Issued by Italia
PurposeIdentification

The so-called "patentino" (small driving licence) was an Italian licence given to young people with a minimum age of 14 years. This licence permitted teenagers to drive scooters and "micro-cars" (small cars with a maximum motor power of 4 kW and a maximum speed of 45 km/h). In 2013, this was replaced with a new category of driver's licence.

Obtaining a driver's licence

The Italian driving licence can be obtained after finishing a driver's education course and passing a two-stage test: a theory test and a road test. An elementary-school diploma is also required to obtain a valid driver's licence.

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