Understand this route
Ministry of Transport circular 14744 of 12 May 2023 opened the EE plate regime to Ukrainian-registered vehicles. Without it, a resident driving on foreign plates long-term faces fines and seizure. Third-party insurance is compulsory either way.
What to check
- How long the car has been in Italy and whether you are resident here.
- Whether the EE plate has been issued.
- Third-party insurance: always compulsory.
- Vehicle papers: registration certificate and proof of ownership.
Caveat
Two different dates. At EU level temporary protection runs to 4 March 2028 (Council Decision (EU) 2026/1912). Italian instruments, as at 26 September 2026, are still tied to 4 March 2027, and we found no Italian implementing act for 2028. Check your questura and the Ministry of the Interior before acting.
Updated: 2026-09-29