
The text, made up of 294 articles, aims to reduce sanctions and combat risky behaviour, but raises controversies over safety.
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The new Highway Code consists of 294 articles and is in the preliminary approval phase. It is scheduled to come into force on January 1, 2028.
Last October 13th the Council of Ministers preliminarily approved the new Highway Code, made up of 294 articles and scheduled to enter into force on January 1st 2028.
According to the Ministry of Transport, the text aims at a general reduction of sanctions and a targeted fight against the riskiest behaviors. However, the reduction in fines for speeding has raised strong doubts among the National Association of Italian Municipalities (Anci) and associations of road victims, concerned about the possible negative effects on safety.
However, the process is not over: the text will have to be examined by the House and Senate commissions before the final green light.
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Passage of the text to be examined by the House and Senate commissions.
Very likely · Within months

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