Traffic violation abroad

[BooMagoo]

Hi,
My son rented a scooter in Rome 2 years ago. The police have sent 3 requests for ?100 to be paid,as a fine,or that they will take the matter to court. It is alleged that DS was riding in a bus-lane,which he denies,and therefore won't pay up. What is the likely outcome if he doesn't?

[Collaborate]

You'll need an Italian lawyer to answer that one.

[LaurieFairyCake]

You don't need any sort of lawyer - there is no reciprocal arrangement. They can't do anything - unfortunately neither do we bother for traffic violations on international number plates.

[BooMagoo]

Thankyou both.

[mumblechum1]

Don't worry about it. We got one a few years ago for something similar (also Italy), and ignored it, and have never heard anything since.

[Collaborate]

Though if he ever finds himself in Italy again you can't be sure he won't be arrested. Don't want to scare monger though.

[BooMagoo]

They've actually got something on Google about this. Apparently you can find yourself blacklisted by all rental companies!

[Kladdkaka]

I read that the law was changing from 2013 so that motoring fines were border blind. Does anyone know if this is still going to happen, or was it just a proposal?