Uncontrolled crossroadItaly
Traffic rules
Italy
1. Uncontrolled crossroad
An uncontrolled crossroad is an intersection where traffic priority is not specifically regulated by traffic lights, an authorised person or signs assigning priority to particular approaches. Drivers must therefore determine who has priority using the default traffic rules that apply in that country.
The applicable rule varies between countries and may include priority from the right, priority from the left or another default right-of-way rule. Drivers should approach an uncontrolled crossroad carefully, observe traffic from every direction and never assume that a wider or busier road automatically has priority.
What is the basic rule at unsigned crossroads in Italy?
Article 145(2) of the Italian Road Code generally requires drivers to give way to vehicles coming from the right when their paths intersect, unless signs establish a different rule.
🔗 aci.gov.it • Italy, Road Code — articles 38–41, 43, 145, 191
Can a road sign override priority from the right in Italy?
Yes. An intersection may have Stop or Give Way signs and other controls. Drivers must approach every intersection cautiously and must not enter if they cannot clear it promptly.
🔗 aci.gov.it • Italy, Road Code — articles 38–41, 43, 145, 191
