Living in Italy and Driving own car from UK - legal? Safe? - Italy forum

Pseudo1969 · 2021-08-29T22:47:13+02:00

Explore the legality and safety of driving a right-hand drive 2.0L diesel car from the UK to Italy. Get tips on routes avoiding mountain roads.

Living in Italy and Driving own car from UK - legal? Safe?

Pseudo1969 New member

Member since 29 August 2021

Pseudo1969New member29 August 2021 20:47:13

Hi

Thanks for reading

So if I take my own car which is 2.0L diesel convertible and drive it for the first 12 months is that allowed?

I ask as I believe there is normally a restriction on the size of car you can drive.

Also it鈥檚 a right hand drive so I鈥檓 wondering if that will be safe both in Italy itself? and is it safe to聽 drive all the way from UK to Milan/ Como?

Also I鈥檇 there a route that avoids those treacherous mountain roads?

Thanks

Modicasa Contributor

Member since 15 August 2020

ModicasaContributor30 August 2021 05:58:37

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ASsuming you will be resident, which you will have to be if you stay more than 90 days - then you must convert your car to Italian plates within 6 months.聽聽 Obviously you will have to contend with all the Brexit stuff -- so Italian driving test, licence etc etc.

Cynic UK/Netherlands Expert

Member since 15 September 2015

CynicUK/Netherlands Expert30 August 2021 08:10:32

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Hi and welcome to the Forum.

You would also need to check that your UK insurance covers you once you are no longer resident in the UK.聽 A quick call to your insurer will clarify that for you.

Cynic
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Pseudo1969 New member

Member since 29 August 2021

Pseudo1969New member30 August 2021 08:58:02

Thanks- any idea if the engine size is ok?

Pseudo1969 New member

Member since 29 August 2021

Pseudo1969New member30 August 2021 08:58:40

Ok thank you - do you know if the engine size is ok ?

luissalazarmarcano Active member

Member since 05 January 2021

luissalazarmarcanoActive member31 August 2021 10:45:40

Hi, since you are coming to Milano, more than the size of the engine what really matters is the fuel. Diesel Vehicles classified as Euro 0, 1, 2 3, are not allow to enter to Milano. You can get a ticket.

Regards!