LaneItaly

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Italy. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.

Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Italy

1. Lane

A lane is a longitudinal part of a roadway intended to accommodate a line of moving vehicles. A roadway may contain one or several lanes for traffic travelling in the same or opposite directions.

Lanes are commonly separated by continuous or broken road markings. Traffic signs, lane arrows and lane-control signals may indicate which vehicles may use a lane, which direction traffic must follow or whether a lane is open or closed.

How long must an Italian lane-change signal remain on?

Throughout the manoeuvre; cancel it when the manoeuvre is complete.

🔗 aci.gov.it • Italy, Road Code — articles 143–144, 154, 176

🔗 aci.gov.it • ACI official Road Code — article 143

Can you brake sharply to carry out an Italian lane change?

Article 154 prohibits abrupt braking or sudden slowing while carrying out manoeuvres.

🔗 aci.gov.it • Italy, Road Code — articles 143–144, 154, 176

🔗 aci.gov.it • ACI official Road Code — article 143