The driver left his car window cracked. He wasn't expecting a ticket.
Italian media widely reported a case in Vicenza where a driver left his vehicle's windows open. Authorities emphasized that the car was parked near the Monte Berico sanctuary, with the windows rolled down about 10 cm. For this offense, the owner received a fine of €42 (approximately 180 PLN).
Italy. Ticket for an open windowThe police justified the fine as "incitement to theft." In Italy, proper vehicle security is treated differently than in our country, for example. Article 158, paragraph 4 of the Italian Highway Code states that the driver must take all precautions to prevent theft, accidents, or unauthorized use of the vehicle.
Italian officers treated the man from Vincenza leniently. The fine for insufficiently securing a vehicle can range from €42 to €173. The fine might have been higher if, for example, the driver had left the keys in the ignition.
Drivers in Italy should be careful. The regulations are strict.Tourists' outrage is futile. Italian police believe that drivers should anticipate various situations, including the risk of theft or accidental starting of their vehicle by third parties.
An example of a more restrictive approach is the same case in Vincenza. The driver was also cited for parking his car on a slope and partially in the lane. Police determined that if the handbrake were accidentally released, the vehicle could have rolled away, creating a hazard for pedestrians.
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