From May 16th, electric scooters officially enter a new phase. After months of waiting and regulations remaining suspended, the operational green light arrives: the identification mark becomes mandatory, together with third-party liability insurance. The turning point comes with the publication of the implementing decree, which finally makes the rules introduced in the new Highway Code applicable.
This is not a simple formality. The system introduces a concrete change: every scooter in circulation will have to be linked to an owner, making it possible to identify those who violate the rules or cause accidents.
A “plate” different from all the others
The so-called license plate is not a traditional license plate. It is a small, non-removable, plasticized sticker to be applied to the vehicle in a clearly visible manner. Its peculiarity is decisive: it is not associated with the vehicle, but with the person.
This means that the alphanumeric code is linked to the owner’s tax code, and not to the scooter itself. A technical choice, due to the fact that these vehicles are not registered in the National Vehicle Archive and do not have a chassis number.
How to request it and how much it costs
To obtain the badge you will need to access the online Practice Management digital platform, via Spid or electronic identity card. From there it will be possible to manage the entire procedure: request, collection, reports of theft or loss and cancellation. The cost is low: 8.66 euros, to be paid via the PagoPa system. Adults can apply, but also children aged 14 and over, with an application submitted by a parent or guardian.
Insurance becomes mandatory
The obligation to have insurance coverage for civil liability also comes into play with the plate. The policy will cover any damage caused to third parties, such as pedestrians, cyclists or other vehicles. The costs vary, but range between 25 and 150 euros per year, depending on the guarantees chosen. It is a step that brings scooters closer to other means of transport, introducing clearer responsibility for those who use them.
Sanctions and safety objective
Anyone who does not comply with the new rules risks a fine between 100 and 400 euros. A crackdown designed to make controls effective and limit dangerous behavior. The new rules are part of a broader framework which also includes compulsory helmets, speed limits and a ban on circulation outside urban centres. The objective is clear: to make light mobility safer, traceable and compatible with coexistence on city streets.
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