When a driver holding a licence issued by a European Union or European Economic Area country commits an offence in Italy that leads to suspension of the licence, the same rules applicable to foreign licences are applied. In practice, Italian authorities can prohibit the driver from driving within Italy for a certain period, even if the licence was issued abroad.
If the offence is more serious and results in revocation of the licence, meaning the loss of the right to drive, similar provisions apply. This means the driver is no longer allowed to drive in Italy and must follow the procedures required to regain driving rights under applicable regulations.
If the driver ignores a suspension and continues driving, the situation becomes more serious and is treated similarly to a revocation. If the driver violates a revocation and continues to drive, very severe penalties are applied, similar to those for driving without a licence. This leads to significant legal and financial consequences.
🔗 Read the official text of Art. 136 ter on the ACI portal (Italian)
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