Bicycles: a bill has been proposed that would introduce compulsory license plates, insurance and helmet use

Insurance, mandatory use of helmet e targa also on the bicycle? It could happen, considering a bill in discussion.

The proposal

Compared to the current rules regarding the so-called “velocipedi”, the new text put forward by the senator of Brothers of Italy, Andrea DeBertoldi, could modify the current regulation making the use of the helmet, as well as the introduction of targa e ., As well as the prohibition di drive against traffic.
In essence, the bill currently being evaluated could modify the legislative decree in matters dating back to 1992, n. 285, referring precisely to the circulation of bicycles, but including in this case the most recent electric bikes. At the moment, however, when talking about electric models, it is unclear which types are included in the general framework, whether the most common pedal-assisted ones or those that benefit from battery packs.
For Senator Bertoli himself the issue is clear "urgent", signaling a certain “shortcomings” regarding safety and circulation of the current legislation. A legislative necessity in light of the growing circulation of Electric bicycles, providing a “civil liability” that protects the citizens themselves, both in the event of theft but also when there is a risk of accidents, without forgetting the interests of pedestrians themselves.
If insurance and license plates are introduced, in addition to the obligation to wear a helmet, an additional expense can be expected for the purchase of the vehicle alone. Another predictable front of debate on the topic.
According to what emerged, the substantial innovations of the bill under discussion would be: a helmet to be worn compulsorily while driving, compulsory civil liability insurance, a mark located on the chassis, visible in the rear or side area, therefore a rear license plate to which add the registration data and the ban on driving in the opposite direction. It is important to remember that the bill is still under discussion.