Recently enacted Law 132/2018 has lowered tolerance in regards
to those travelling with foreign license
plates.
Law 132/2018 (conversion of the Security Decree containing
urgent provisions on international protection, immigration and
public security) reviews the situation of those travelling in Italy
in vehicles with foreign registration plates.
Those who reside in Italy for more than 60 days
(which therefore excludes tourists travelling throughout Italy by
car) will not be permitted to drive vehicles with foreign
plates (exemptions will be made if proof of a lease with
foreign companies with which they are employed can be proven).
If caught using foreign license plates beyond
the limit of 60 days, possible confiscation of the vehicle or fines
(with a maximum penalty of €2,848 and a
minimum of €712) will result. After vehicle
confiscation or fines have been issued, the person in possession of
the foreign license plates has a maximum of 180 days to change
