Speed Cameras in Italy — Types, Fines & How to Spot Them

Italy operates one of Europe's most extensive speed enforcement networks. Understanding the camera types and fine structure is essential both for safe driving and for the Patente B theory exam.

Types of Speed Cameras

1. Autovelox (Fixed Point Camera)

The most common type — a roadside box that measures speed at a single point. Usually yellow or grey, It must be signalled in advance and clearly visible (CdS art. 142).

2. Tutor / Safety Tutor (Average Speed)

Found on motorways (autostrade) and major roads. Two cameras measure the time you take to travel a known distance and calculate your average speed. You cannot slow down for one camera then speed up — the entire stretch is monitored. Signs indicate the start and end of a Tutor zone.

3. Traffipax (Mobile Camera)

Police-operated mobile cameras, often in unmarked vehicles or from the roadside. Like fixed cameras, speed checks must be signalled in advance and clearly visible. Primarily used on state roads and in urban areas.

4. Red Light + Speed Cameras

Combined units at traffic lights that detect both red-light running and speeding. Common in larger cities.

Fine Structure (2026)

Excess speed	Fine
1–10 km/h over	€42–173
11–40 km/h over	€173–694
41–60 km/h over	€543–2,170 + licence suspension 1–3 months
Over 60 km/h over	€845–3,382 + licence suspension 6–12 months

Night penalty (22:00–07:00): fines increased by one-third for the same offences.

Speed Camera Rules in the Theory Exam

Exam questions often ask:

• When is it mandatory to signal speed cameras in advance?
• What speed is permitted 50m before a school where you see a Tutor sign?
• What does the "Autovelox attivo" sign mean?

Know the signage and the fine thresholds — both appear regularly.

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