Theoretically, you can be caught in speeding everywhere, as long as the equipment used and aid of the indicator is visible. But in fact the controls are sparse. Not only because there are technical conditions (space, visual, etc..), But also because there are not enough agents: the fully automatic measurements are allowed only under strict conditions. Other constraints were added last summer with the reform of the Highway Code, which created many problems for police. But the same reform has also extended the list of offenses recorded automatically. The stakes
speed controls without agents (or "remote", as they say in jargon) they confirmed two weeks ago, the Supreme Court, with the ruling 3701/11. It was imperative given value to the constraints of Article 4 of Law 168/02, which allows you to install automatic stations only on the lines laid down by the prefects according to their hazards (accidents and characteristics of the track) and the difficulty of stopping now offenders (for too much traffic or the lack of space or visibility). The prefects can authorize automatic controls only on ordinary rural roads and urban flow (separated carriageway roads where all intersections are traffic lights and parking is not allowed, so the town can raise the limit to 60 or 70 miles per hour). So, on urban roads "simple" the prefects can not authorize anything contrary to what happened in Treviso in case that they are handled by the Supreme Court, and in many other areas (article below).
Instead, on highways and rural roads (expressways dual carriageway where the input signals are similar to those of "early highway" - but on a blue background - and where they can be permitted 110 km / h instead of the normal 90) does not decide the prefect: the controls are possible on the whole track, apart from the constraints of other rules (see below). The remote control is also possible for specific infractions of the rules of these roads (such as running in lane emergency). The same rules apply for overtaking.
How do you know which are the features of ordinary roads on which the prefects have made possible the automated checks? Only a few prefectures publish on their website the list, which is often very long and detailed. Moreover, these lists do not indicate the actual location of the stations, but only the features (more rarely points) where they could theoretically be authorized for.
A more realistic picture of the damage done the satellite navigation systems, which have now largely in memory checkpoints. Their use was endorsed by the Ministry of the Interior, but their data are not always reliable and updated.
In any case, those who are taking a road should always be placed in a position to know where to find the next speed control: it requires a 6-paragraph added to Article 142 of the Code in August 2007 by decree Bianchi. The aid of the indicator should be set up to four miles before the location and repeated at any intersections or interchanges. The distance is 250 meters instead of 80, according to the type of road and except in special cases. But even these signals are reliable: each of them may refer or automatic device or the location where it could be a patrol. In addition, agents can also move to where there is no fixed signal is sufficient that they are resting on the ground a mobile or using the display may be mounted on the roof of their vehicle service. It also allowed the use of variable message signs on the road.
The same provision requires not only the aid of the indicator of control, but also make it visible. So the automatic stations should be colored or have the signal with the symbol of the police force that operates, must operate with vehicle patrols "in uniform" or if they have a self-owl, or are placed over the signal just mentioned or the classic blue removable flashlight.
Since August 13, 2010, the reform has added the principle of placing the devices in less than a mile from the sign that requires the speed limit. A bond that has disabled many locations. On 29 December, the Ministry of Infrastructure has reiterated, exempting only the Tutor. Some municipalities and provinces have circumvented the problem backwards signal. One possibility that does not exist when the station is located near an intersection (where the signal is repeated).
reform has extended the automated checks to a number of other offenses. Without restrictions in the city, prefectural authorization out. But we are still far from the implementation: it lacks both the ministerial directives to be given to the prefects and - above all - the approval of specific equipment to detect these violations. It must be said that, after the controversies of recent years on the approvals already granted, the Ministry of Infrastructure will act with great caution.
How and for which types of offenses is permitted mode "remote" location
the aid of the indicator and the sign must be repeated after each junction or intersection. Cameras should be used "properly approved ', ie with specific guarantees of accuracy and functioning. Also prohibited: stations less than 1 km from the signal on the speed limit, with equipment rental fee commensurate with the penalties imposed, use left to private
Exceeding the speed limit is the main type of violations by agents without principals (on major highways and suburban; onto the suburban and urban flow identified by the prefect). Ok also for overtaking prohibited (in this case without signage and visibility of equipment, just a general information)
The automatic controls shall also be permitted to
- movement in the emergency lane on motorways and major rural roads (with no obligation signage and visibility of apparatus or prefectural authorization, just a general user information);
- transit in city centers or other prohibited areas or on private lanes or roads (ok with ministerial)
- passing a red light (no obligation) The reform of the road
Code (Law 120/10), with g-bis inserted in paragraph 1a of Article 201 ha ampliato le tipologie di infrazioni accertabili «da remoto», senza contestazione immediata, comprendendo ad esempio tutte le violaizoni della segnaletica. La nuova casistica è quella elencata agli articoli 141, 143 (commi 11 e 12), 146, 170,171, 213 e 214
L'articolo 141 impone di tenere una velocità non pericolosa, a prescindere dai limiti, e non troppo ridotta. Ciò però presuppone una valutazione del contesto della strada attimo per attimo, cosa che difficilmente un apparecchio automatico potrà mai fare.
L'articolo 143 riguarda le posizioni non corrette (come andare contromano o non tenere la destra)
Dal semaforo rosso alle strisce sull'asfalto che indicano lo stop o la precedenza fino ai segnali imposti dagli agenti della strada: tutta la segnaletica, verticale o orizzontale, va rispettata (articolo 146). Anche per le violazioni a questo specifico articolo la legge di riforma del Codice della strada prevede la legittimità dei controlli in automatico.
Anche le violazioni commesse da chi gira in moto o sui ciclomotori possono essere accertate da autovelox.
Si tratta di quelle elencate dagli articoli 171 (non utilizzo del casco protettivo)
e 170 (in due su motorini non omologati, mancato utilizzo degli appoggi per mani e piedi, trasporto di cose che compromettono l'equilibrio)
Anche circolare con un veicolo soggetto a misure cautelari può essere oggetto di legittimi controlli automatici.
La riforma del codice della road has allowed the use of electronic devices to recognize the license plates of vehicles that can not move because subject to administrative seizure (Article 213) or in administrative detention (Article 214)
