No, laser jammers are explicitly prohibited under Italian law as devices capable of interfering with police radar or speed detection systems, violating Article 15 of Law 120/2010 and the Highway Code. Their use constitutes a criminal offense under Article 615-ter of the Italian Penal Code, punishable by fines up to €1,697 and imprisonment. The Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti (MIT) and Polizia Stradale actively monitor and penalize their possession or use, with enforcement tightening ahead of the 2026 EU-wide digital enforcement framework.
Key Regulations for Laser Jammers in Italy
- Prohibition Under Law 120/2010: Devices designed to disrupt speed detection systems are classified as “electronic jamming tools,” banned under Article 15, which criminalizes interference with traffic control instruments.
- Penal Code Sanctions (Art. 615-ter): Possession, sale, or use of laser jammers is treated as an offense against public order, with penalties including fines and up to two years’ imprisonment if deemed to obstruct law enforcement.
- MIT Circulars and Enforcement: The Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti has issued directives (e.g., Circular 30/2023) mandating police seizures of such devices during roadside checks, with mandatory destruction under judicial oversight.