Deputy Premier and Transport Minister
Matteo Salvini on Wednesday said a new reform of the Highway
Code will reduce road deaths in Italy after the Senate gave
final approval to the legislation.
"The new Highway Code is finally law", Salvini said, commenting
on the Senate's vote that gave definitive approval to his reform
on social media.
"More security and prevention, fight against abuse and incorrect
behaviour, updated rules and true road education", he wrote.
The reform, wrote the minister, was the outcome of lengthy talks
with associations, local institutions, the automotive sector and
experts "with a common objective: reducing the massacres on
Italian roads", he wrote, denying "fake news" on huge fines for
speeding.
The law, which had already been approved by the Lower House,
passed with 83 votes in favour, 47 against and one abstention.
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