How much does a speeding fine in Italy cost?
A speeding fine in Italy ranges from EUR 42 to EUR 3,382: up to 10 km/h over the limit the band is EUR 42-173, while over 60 km/h the band rises to EUR 845-3,382.
Verifiable answer
A speeding fine in Italy ranges from EUR 42 to EUR 3,382: up to 10 km/h over the limit the band is EUR 42-173, while over 60 km/h the band rises to EUR 845-3,382.
- How much does a speeding fine in Italy cost?
- €173 / violation
- €42 – €3,382
- Italy
- 20 August 2026
- Confidence: High
- Fine up to 10 km/h over the limit; Fine over 10 and up to 40 km/h; Fine over 40 and up to 60 km/h; Fine over 60 km/h
- Ticket notification fees; Night-time increases where applied; Appeal costs; Possible insurance impact after incidents or suspensions; Time and practical cost of licence suspension
- Km/h over the limit; Payment within deadline; Time of the offence; Repeat offence; Notification fees; Possible licence suspension
- 1 source
Official price versus real cost
Official price
€42
/ violation
Difference+€131 (+312%)
Real cost
€173
€29 – €3,382
The official minimum is EUR 42. The real cost can fall with reduced payment or rise sharply through notification fees, higher bands and licence suspension.
Short answer
Speeding in Italy is not priced as one fixed fine. Article 142 of the Highway Code uses bands, and above certain thresholds points and licence suspension matter too.
The key question is not just what an Italian speed camera costs, but how far over the limit the vehicle was. The Highway Code separates speeding into bands. The lightest case, up to 10 km/h over the limit, ranges from EUR 42 to EUR 173. The band many drivers meet in heavier tickets, over 10 and up to 40 km/h, ranges from EUR 173 to EUR 694. Above 40 km/h the cost is no longer only financial: the fine starts at EUR 543 and licence suspension is added. Above 60 km/h the band becomes EUR 845-3,382, with a longer suspension.
What is included
- Fine up to 10 km/h over the limit
- Fine over 10 and up to 40 km/h
- Fine over 40 and up to 60 km/h
- Fine over 60 km/h
What is not included
- Ticket notification fees
- Night-time increases where applied
- Appeal costs
- Possible insurance impact after incidents or suspensions
- Time and practical cost of licence suspension
How the price breaks down
| Item | Type | Frequency | Minimum | Typical | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 km/h over the limitLowest article 142 band, with no licence points in the ordinary scenario. | Compulsory | one-off | €42 | €42 | €173 |
| Over 10 and up to 40 km/hTypical band for more serious speed-camera fines, with licence points. | Optional | one-off | €173 | €173 | €694 |
| Over 40 and up to 60 km/hBand that carries licence suspension in addition to the money fine. | Optional | one-off | €543 | €543 | €2,170 |
| Over 60 km/hThe most serious article 142 band, with a longer licence suspension. | Optional | one-off | €845 | €845 | €3,382 |
What the price depends on
- Km/h over the limit
- Payment within deadline
- Time of the offence
- Repeat offence
- Notification fees
- Possible licence suspension
Hidden costs
- Above 40 km/h the real cost includes not being able to drive for a period.
- Home notification can add fees to the Highway Code minimum.
- Reduced payment does not always apply in the same way as for minor parking tickets.
- Repeat offences can turn a money fine into a licence problem.
Three realistic scenarios
Minor
€42
Up to 10 km/h over the limit, using the minimum of the band.
Typical speed camera
€173
Over 10 and up to 40 km/h, using the minimum of the band.
Very serious
€845
Over 60 km/h, before considering the maximum and any aggravating factors.
How to spend less
- Read the exact speed band on the ticket before estimating the cost.
- Check payment deadlines immediately if you want to close the matter without extra charges.
- Verify that the ticket states the limit, measured speed and tolerance correctly.
- Do not judge an appeal only against the money fine: if suspension is involved, the practical value is higher.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum speeding fine in Italy?
The ordinary minimum in article 142 is EUR 42 when the vehicle is no more than 10 km/h over the limit. That is the lightest case. If the excess speed is higher, the next band applies and the minimum rises to EUR 173.
When is the licence suspended?
Licence suspension appears in the more serious bands, especially when the limit is exceeded by more than 40 km/h. At that point the economic cost is not only the fine: the driver must consider the practical impact of being unable to drive for work, family or daily travel.
Why can the maximum reach EUR 3,382?
Because article 142 sets a severe band for exceeding the speed limit by more than 60 km/h. In that band the money fine ranges from EUR 845 to EUR 3,382 and comes with licence suspension. It is not the standard case, but it is part of the legal cost range.
Sources and methodology
How we worked it out
We used ACI's page for article 142 of the Highway Code, checked on 20 August 2026. The guide's central price is EUR 173 because it is the minimum of the over-10-to-40 km/h band, the first threshold where the fine becomes materially heavier and usually involves licence points. Notification fees, night-time increases, repeat offences and appeals are excluded because they depend on the specific ticket.
Why this confidence level
Confidence is High because the bands come from ACI legal material. It is not maximum because a real ticket can include notification, increases or other conditions.
Fine bands for exceeding Italian speed limits
ACI - Articolo 142 Codice della strada (opens in a new tab)
Automobile Club d'Italia · Public authority · Verified on 20 August 2026
ACI Highway Code page checked for article 142 amounts: up to 10 km/h, over 10 up to 40, over 40 up to 60, and over 60 km/h.
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Revision history
First published on 2026-08-20 with bands verified against article 142 of the Highway Code as published by ACI.
- 20 August 2026
- 20 August 2026
- 20 November 2026
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