Vehicle identification data

All vehicles, such as mopeds, motorcycles, motor vehicles, trolleybuses, and trailers, must have elements that allow them to be uniquely identified. This is essential for safety, inspections, and preventing fraud or illegal use. Every vehicle must have an identification plate securely and permanently attached, containing important information about the manufacturer and the vehicle itself.

In addition to the plate, each vehicle must have an identification number stamped directly onto the frame or supporting structure. This number is unique to each vehicle and is designed so that it cannot be easily removed or altered. It is used, for example, to identify the vehicle during inspections, in case of theft, or after accidents.

The identification plate and the identification number must be placed in visible locations and on parts of the vehicle that are not normally replaced during its use. This ensures that they cannot be easily removed, tampered with, or substituted.

If the frame identification number is found to be tampered with, altered, missing, or unreadable, it cannot be simply changed by the owner. In such cases, the competent offices of the Department for Land Transport intervene and assign a new official identification number. This number is marked with a special stamp that confirms it was issued by the authority, ensuring its validity.

The technical characteristics of the identification plate, the information it must contain, the format of the identification number, and how it must be applied are defined by regulation. These rules may also follow European or international standards to ensure uniformity between countries.

It is very important to understand that any tampering with these elements is considered a serious violation. Altering, removing, replacing, or making unreadable the manufacturer’s plate or the frame identification number leads to very high penalties. This is because these elements represent the legal identity of the vehicle, and their alteration may be linked to crimes such as theft or fraud.

For the theory exam, it is important to remember that every vehicle must have an identification plate and a frame number that are visible, permanent, and not modifiable. These elements must never be altered or removed, and any issue with them must be handled only by the competent authorities.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is vehicle identification data?

Vehicle identification data is regulated by Art. 74 of the Italian Road Code, within the chapter "III. Vehicles". You'll find the complete explanation above with all the essential details to pass the Italian driving theory exam.

In which chapter of the Italian Road Code is Art. 74?

Art. 74 of the Italian Road Code is in the chapter III. Vehicles. You can read the original article on the official ACI portal at this link.

Is this topic important for the Italian driving licence exam?

Yes, all articles of the Italian Road Code may be subject to questions in the theory exam. To practice with real quiz questions on this topic, access our platform with 7,000+ official questions.