Electric Scooters in Italy: New License Plate and Insurance Rules for 2026

Starting May 16, 2026, electric scooter owners in Italy will be required to register their vehicles with a license plate and obtain insurance. This new regulation, stemming from updates to the Highway Code in December 2024, aims to improve road safety and accountability for electric scooter usage. Owners have a 60-day window to comply with the new rules, with fines ranging from €100 to €400 for non-compliance.

Registration Process and Costs

The license plate, a non-removable plasticized sticker measuring 50mm x 60mm, can be requested through the Gonline practice management platform, accessible via SPID (Sistema Pubblico di Identità Digitale) or CIE (Carta d’Identità Elettronica) credentials. The cost of the license plate is €8.66, broken down as €5.03 for production, €1.11 for VAT and €2.52 for training and road safety initiatives First Online.

Insurance Requirements

Alongside the license plate, insurance is mandatory. This insurance will cover third-party liability, protecting against damages to pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicles. La Milano reports that annual insurance costs are expected to vary between €25 and €150, depending on the policy and coverage selected.

License Plate Placement

The license plate sticker must be affixed to the rear mudguard of the scooter. If the scooter lacks a mudguard, it should be placed on the front part of the steering column Uisjournal.

Ownership vs. Vehicle Association

Importantly, the license plate will be linked to the owner of the scooter, not the vehicle itself, through the association of the license plate code and the owner’s tax code La Milano.

Industry Concerns

The new regulations have drawn criticism from industry groups like Assosharing, which argues that the additional costs associated with the license plate – potentially reaching €33 for conclude-users due to taxes – and fleet registration (potentially costing hundreds of thousands of euros for operators) will negatively impact the electric scooter market. Assosharing also questions the necessity of mandatory vehicle insurance, suggesting that liability should fall on the user rather than the scooter itself First Online.

Key Takeaways

• Electric scooter license plates and insurance are mandatory in Italy starting May 16, 2026.
• The license plate costs €8.66 and is obtained through the Golnine platform.
• Insurance costs are estimated between €25 and €150 annually.
• Fines for non-compliance range from €100 to €400.
• The license plate is linked to the owner, not the scooter.