"Vergilius Plus" is here: the new speedometer for highways and main roads.

Italy is leveraging technology to improve road safety. Vergilius Plus, the new average speed detection system developed to monitor traffic on the country's main arteries, is making its debut. The initiative, promoted by the Italian Highway Police and ANAS (National Roads Authority), introduces more advanced control than traditional systems, aiming to combat speeding, a major cause of road accidents.

Intelligent speed control

Vergilius Plus is a latest-generation, approved system that uses high-tech cameras to automatically read vehicle license plates and recognize their category. By calculating the average speed between two detection points, the system allows compliance with speed limits along the entire monitored stretch of road.

The aim is not only to penalise drivers who break the rules, but above all to encourage drivers to adopt a more cautious and consistent driving style, thus helping to reduce the number of accidents and make traffic safer.

Where the new system will be active

The Traffic Police will be responsible for managing the surveys, which will ascertain the violations and issue the reports.

In the initial phase, Vergilius Plus will be operational on 36 road and motorway sections, for a total length of approximately 211 kilometres, in both directions.

Affected arteries include:

A2 “Del Mediterraneo” motorway, between Salerno and Buonabitacolo;
State Road 1 Aurelia, between km 11+950 and km 23+500;
State Road 7 Quater Domitiana, from km 44+630 to km 54+300;
State Road 309 Romea, between km 1+680 and km 7+080;
State Road 145 Var “Sorrentina”, inside the Santa Maria di Pozzano tunnel, between km 0+072 and km 4+950.

Of particular significance are the three routes in Campania, which will involve the A2 Mediterranean, the Domitiana, and the Sorrentina motorways, arteries characterized by high traffic volumes, especially during the summer.

More safety, fewer accidents

The introduction of Vergilius Plus is part of the national strategy to prevent road accidents through the use of intelligent technologies. Monitoring average speed is considered one of the most effective tools for limiting dangerous behavior, promoting more regular traffic, and reducing the number of accidents caused by speeding.

With the new system, the Highway Police and ANAS aim to combine technological innovation and prevention, strengthening the safety of road users and promoting a more responsible driving culture.