More security and clear rules for those who use the scooter: the mandatory targhin arrives, together with RC and penalties, for a truly sustainable urban mobility.
Electric scooters, the Targhino obligation is triggered: the first decree is official
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Personal identification, adhesive and not removable. RC compulsory and new penalties are also coming: carried out in the regulation of micromability
Roma – the first decree that introduces the obligation of the Identification Targin for all electric scooters. Signed the June 27, 2025 From the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, the provision represents a turning point in the regulation of micromability in Italy.
What changes: the content of the decree
The decree, published in Official Gazette In these days, it requires that each scooter is equipped with an adhesive mark personnelmade by Polygraphic of the state and distributed by Civil engine. Il Targhino It will not be associated with the vehicle, but to the user, given that the scooters do not fall within the vehicle register and are without frame number.
The format will be plasticized, not removable without damagewith a reflective white background, alphanumeric code, signs “mef” and the emblem of the republic.
Timing: when it comes into force
The obligation will start 15 days after the official publication of the decree. A second provision remains to be awaited, expected by July 2025which he will define Price and method of requesting the Targhino. The cost should be around a few euros.
The mark must be clearly visible:
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on the rear mudguardif prepared
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or on steering columnbetween 20 cm and 1.20 m from the ground
Mandatory insurance is also coming
With the Targhino, it will become Civil liability insurance (RC) mandatory For drivers. The goal is greater traceability and protection in case of accidents, according to the provisions of the reform of Highway code entered into force in December 2024.
Penalties and prohibitions: what the risk of those who do not adapt
All the current rulescome:
- Helmet obligation
- Prohibition of circulation on the sidewalks, countermish and outside the inhabited centers
To these are added the new ones administrative penalties:
- 100 euro For non -application of the Targhino or absence of RC (reduced to € 70 if paid within 5 days)
- 50 euro for other driving infringements (35 € with discount)
- 41 euro For stop on sidewalk (€ 28.70 with discount)
Objective: a safer and more controlled micromability
The reform marks a Change of step expected for some time. After years of uncontrolled boom – especially in large cities – the government aims to integrate the scooters into the urban fabric in a safer, more traceable and responsible way.
A choice that follows the example of other European countries and which, according to the Ministry, It does not aim to penalize the use of light meansbut to make them part of a sustainable mobility system, like electric bikes and scooters.
Current state:
- Signed decree:
- Publication in the Gazzetta:
- Entry into force: July 15, 2025 (estimated)
- Targhini available: waiting for the second decree
Updates will follow on costs, forms and timing for the request of the Targhini through motorization.
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