The new DL Infrastructures currently discussed by Transport and Environment Commissions of the Chamber it could lead to a major revision of the highway code. Among his 434 amendments, the most important concern the urban micro-mobility, Or the electric scooters widely present in many Italian cities. A new one is in fact planned more stringent regulation, to avoid accidents, now more and more frequent, and to guarantee the safety of those traveling on these vehicles. The Infrastructure Decree, however, also includes changes for those who drive cars, such as the no smoking in the car, But also the ban on carriages e animal-drawn vehicles (very present in the city like Palermo, Roma o Florence) or the return of the taxi bonus. In addition, the penalties for transgressors of current regulations in force, such as theuse of the mobile phone in the car. The parliamentarians' vote is expected to end tomorrow and unanimous consensus is expected for many amendments.

What changes for those who use scooters with the Infrastructure DL

The proposals of the new Infrastructures Decree currently under examination will lead to a tightening of theunregulated use of scooters. In particular, those who bring a scooter into town will have to bring their own helmet, nameplate, . e reflective jacket (even if of age). Also the speed limit for these vehicles could be reduced to 20 km times. Of course it will also be prohibited travel in two (even if equipped with a helmet). With regard to scooter rental services, the decree also provides for new rules for the so-called "free-floating". Those who rent a scooter will no longer be able to leave it anywhere on the sidewalk or road, but will have to take it to an area designated for stopover for scooters and bicycles. Finally, the proposal of the Alloy di confiscate all the modified scooters to improve its performance.

DL Infrastructure - Scooters for hire

More severe penalties for using your smartphone in the car

As already mentioned, the Infrastructure Decree provides stricter penalties for those who use their mobile phones in the car (but also tablets, PCs or other devices). In fact, it would pass from the current one fine of 167-661 euros to one of the amount included between 422 and 1697 euros. In addition, the license suspension from 7 days to 2 months and the curtailment of 5 points of the driving license. Relapses (in the next 24 months) risk one fine from 644 to 2588 euros, driving license suspension from one to three months and curtailment of 10 points from the driving license. Finally, good news for those preparing to take the driving test. Among the proposals of the decree law is also foreseen the possible extension of the validity of the pink sheet to 12 months, to allow those who fail the driving test to repeat it up to three times.

DL Infrastructure: new rules for scooters and cars last edit: 2021-10-20T18:00:00+02:00 da Antonello Ciccarello

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