Italian Veicular Manslaughter: Penalties And Aggravating Circumstances

Is vehicular manslaughter a crime in Italy?

Italian vehicular manslaughter is a crime governed by the Italian Criminal Code, specifically by Article 589-bis. It occurs when a driver causes the death of a person by violating road traffic regulations or maritime navigation rules. In this case, the driver is punished for negligence, since there was no intent to kill.

The penalty may be reduced if the death was not entirely the result of the defendant's action or omission.

Conversely, if vehicular manslaughter is caused by alcohol intoxication or psychophysical impairment due to the use of narcotic or psychotropic substances by the driver, the penalty will be increased (aggravating circumstances of the crime).