Naples, crackdown on cars with foreign license plates: 19 seizures and 17 administrative detentions

The streets of Naples are witnessing a significant increase in vehicles with foreign license plates.

This practice, fueled by the perception of impunity, has pushed the Carabinieri of Naples to intensify checks. In just 15 days, numerous roadblocks have been carried out, with alarming results: almost 28% of the vehicles inspected were found to be irregular, leading to hundreds of fines, administrative detentions and seizures.

The data are alarming if interpreted statistically (the data is spread over only 15 days, ed.). Comforting if we estimate the percentage of sanctions, irregularities and seizures carried out to stem a growing phenomenon.

418 vehicles checked. 118 traffic code sanctions, 17 administrative detentions notified, 19 cars and motorcycles seized. 15 people reported.

Why foreign license plates?

The main reason is to avoid paying car taxes and insurance in Italy. Other reasons include:

Evasion of fines: The mistaken belief that the foreign license plates offer immunity from sanctions.
Circumvention of environmental restrictions: Bypass access restrictions to limited traffic zones (ZTL).
Concealment of stolen vehicles: Using fake license plates to hide stolen vehicles. These are the risks

Driving illegally with foreign license plates carries serious risks:

Lack of .: Many drivers do not have adequate insurance coverage.
False Documents: False or counterfeit documents are often used.
Heavy sanctionsFines can be hefty and your vehicle may be seized.
The Carabinieri's commitment

The Carabinieri of Naples are intensifying controls to combat this phenomenon. The goal is to guarantee road safety and enforce the laws.