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Italian Insurance Requirement for Polish License Plates Takes Effect

The Italian obligation for car insurance now applies to vehicles with Polish plates, aimed at combating fraudulent registrations.

21 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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With the introduction of new measures to the highway code, Italy now mandates Italian car insurance for vehicles with Polish license plates. This measure was implemented to counter the phenomenon of fake foreign registrations, which is particularly widespread in certain regions, such as Campania.

Italian authorities have stated that the regulation also includes cross-checks with Poland, aiming to stop the practice of foreign registration and ensure the legitimacy of car registrations. The change in law has drawn attention and is expected to alter the current situation on the ground.

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