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Helmet requirement on Italian slopes: If you don't pay, you have to pay!
Italy will introduce compulsory helmet use for skiers in 2025. Violating new rules can result in high fines.
Helmet requirement on Italian slopes: If you don't pay, you have to pay!
Italy is introducing a new law for the 2025/2026 winter season that will require all skiers and snowboarders to wear helmets while on the slopes. This regulation, which concerns adults and therefore replaces the previous provision that only applied to minors, comes into force with the amendment of the “Sports Decree” (96/2025). This means that in future every skier, regardless of age, will have to wear a helmet to increase safety on the popular ski slopes. In the event of a violation, there is a risk of severe fines of up to 200 euros or the ski pass being blocked, reports merkur.de.
In addition to the helmet requirement, there are other regulations that have been in force on the Italian ski slopes for years. This includes compulsory liability insurance for skiers, which has been in force since 2022. The penalties for driving without insurance are also significant and range between 100 and 150 euros. The alcohol limit for skiing is also clearly regulated: with a blood alcohol content of 0.5 per mille, fines of between 250 and 1000 euros are due. If you have a blood alcohol level of 0.8 or more, drunk skiing is considered a criminal offense and can potentially be punished with up to six months in prison.
Penalties and supervision
The Italian authorities, in particular the Carabinieri, have already imposed numerous fines on ski holidaymakers who violate these new and existing regulations. The strict monitoring is intended to ensure that all safety-related rules are adhered to in order to avoid accidents and increase safety on the slopes.
By introducing these regulations, Italy aims to improve skiing safety and promote responsible behavior on the slopes. The changes show that the country is responding quickly to safety concerns on the slopes and is focusing on both the responsible use of nature and the protection of participants. Further information about the new regulations can be found at flutrackers.com be found.