Is it true that from today anyone who drives a car registered to another person risks a fine of 700 euros? No. The news has been circulating for some time and has generated widespread alarmism, yet, in these terms, it is false.
To find out how things really are, refer to the circular of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport n. 15513 (attached document in Pdf). The text makes it clear that from today it is mandatory to report on the registration certificate the personal details of the driver other than the holder only if the use lasts for at least 30 days. For those who violate the new rule there is one fine from 705 to 3.526 euros, in addition to the withdrawal of the registration certificate.
But pay attention to some important details:
1) you are exempt from the obligation if you drive the vehicle registered to a family member, provided you cohabit;
2) all persons who carry out activities of are also exempt from the obligation road transport;
3) the rule is valid instead for i loan for use, including those of the company cars;
3) the norm it is not retroactive, therefore takes effect only from 3 November 2014;
4) to write down the personal details of the driver other than the holder (name, surname, date and place of birth and place of residence) on the registration certificate in the National Vehicle Archive, you must contact the competent office of the Vehicle registration. Two forms must be filled in (one with the holder's data, the other with the driver's data), after which a coupon will be issued to be applied to the booklet. The total cost is 25 €. It is also possible to carry out the operation through an automotive practice agency, which however - naturally - will ask for a separate fee.
5) If the Police think they will fine you, it is up to them to prove that you have been driving the vehicle not in your name for more than 30 days. And in most cases it will only be able to ask you: “How long have you been driving this car?”. Guess which answer you don't have to give.
Attachments: The circular of the Ministry of Transport.pdf
