Sara Guglielmetti In recent days, the Council of Ministers approved a new Highway Code , which introduces several new features for motorists, including the ability to reverse at a toll booth on the motorway, but only in one specific case. Here's which one.
Reversing on the highway is now possible: what the new Highway Code says
The Council of Ministers recently approved a new Highway Code, which introduces several new features for motorists. These include the ability to reverse at motorway toll booths. However, this is only possible in one specific case: reversing and U-turns at motorway toll booths will be permitted if the payment devices are malfunctioning.
Currently, we recall that Article 54 categorically prohibits U-turns and reverse gear on the carriageways, ramps, junctions, and emergency lanes of motorways and main extra-urban roads. The reform therefore maintains this general ban, but introduces a new exception: reversing at toll booths will be possible only if either the barrier or the payment devices are not functioning.
In this case, the driver can back up and move into another lane, obviously paying close attention to the maneuver.
Reversing on the motorway: the penalties
The Highway Code has introduced new rules , allowing drivers to reverse at toll booths only if the barrier or payment devices are faulty. Reversing without one of these two parameters will result in penalties: the reform provides for harsher penalties , with the fine increasing from the current €430 to a maximum of €500, while the 10-point deduction from the driver's license will remain unchanged. Final approval of the reform is expected in spring 2027.