Radar controls in Italy: Motorists pay attention during Ferragosto!

Radar controls in Italy: Motorists pay attention during Ferragosto!

The week from August 11th to 17th, 2025 brings reinforced radar controls for drivers in Italy, especially in the regions of Friuli-Julisch Veneto and Veneto. This measure takes place in the run -up to the important holiday Ferragosto, which traditionally brings a strong increase in travel. According to 5min, this period is strategically chosen to increase traffic safety and avoid accidents.

In Friuli-Julisch Venetia, the radar controls are intended as follows:

• Monday, August 11: A4 at Palazzolo Dello Stella (Udine), SS 677 in Ronchi (Gorizia)
• Tuesday, August 12th: SP 35 at Opicina (Trieste)
• Wednesday, August 13: A34 (Gorizia), SS 677 in Ronchi, SP 35 at Opicina
• Saturday, August 16: A4 at Palazzolo Dello Stella (Udine)
• Sunday, August 17: SP 35 at Opicina (Trieste)

The controls in Veneto concentrate on the following streets:

• Tuesday, August 12th: SS 434 Transpolesana (Rovigo province)
• Wednesday, August 13: SP 47 Tangential Limena (Padua province)
• Thursday, August 14: A4 Torino - Trieste (Province of Rovigo)
• Friday, August 15: A22 Brenner (Venice Province)
• Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17: A4 Torino - Trieste (province of Venice and Padua)

goals of controls

The authorities use both festivals and mobile radar cameras to check the speed of road users. The aim of this Offensive is to adapt the speed to the traffic conditions and thus avoid accidents, as Jesolo-Magazin. Especially in time around Ferragosto, when many people are on the roads, increased arcing is expected.

drivers should be aware of the applicable speed restrictions. In Italy, the top speeds are as follows:

• motorways: 130 km/h (110 km/h in bad weather)
• main roads outside of places: 110 km/h (90 km/h in bad weather)
• side streets outside of places: 90 km/h
• urban: 50 km/h (70 km/h in special areas)

fines in the case of speed overrun

The penalties for speed overrun can be significantly:

• up to 10 km/h above the limit: 42 to 173 €, no points
• between 10 and 40 km/h above the limit: 173 to 695 €, three points
• between 40 and 60 km/h above the limit: 544 to € 2,174, six points, license withdrawal for 1-3 months
• More than 60 km/h above the limit: 847 to € 3,389, ten points, license withdrawal for 6-12 months

In addition, the fines increase if the speed is exceeded between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. or if it is repeat offenders. It is therefore advisable to strictly observe speed limits and to always keep an eye on the traffic situation.

tips for a safe journey

In order to get to the goal, it is advisable to note the following information that also part of the [ADAC] (https://www.adac.de/reise-freizeit/reise-freise/IFENZIELE/ITALIE/ VAHRAGE/) RATSCHLEASEN are:

• Adjustment of the speed to traffic signs and conditions
• Consideration of warnings regarding radar controls
• adhere to enough distance on the highway
• Avoiding risky overtaking maneuvers
• Mobile phone do not use
while driving Reduce
• journeys outside of peak times to minimize stress and risk

Especially in times of high traffic density, it is important to drive forward and defensively to avoid accidents and to get to the goal.