Can I check my driving licence points here?
PA-ten-te — stress on the first syllable; do not add a vowel before the 'p' as English speakers sometimes do.
Use this at tabaccherie that are CIE (Carta d'Identità Elettronica) or motorizzazione service points. Some authorised tobacconists can check your licence points.
'Posso' + infinitive is a polite way to ask about available services. 'Patente a punti' refers to Italy's demerit-point licence system (starting at 20 points). Not all tabaccherie offer this service, but authorised ones (Punti Patente) do.
Fate i servizi della motorizzazione?
Do you offer motor-vehicle authority services?
Broad question covering multiple driving-related services
Dove posso verificare i punti della mia patente?
Where can I check my driving licence points?
Asking for directions if the tobacconist doesn't offer the service
Ho perso dei punti — cosa devo fare?
I've lost some points — what do I need to do?
Starting a conversation about points recovery options
Italy's patente a punti system was introduced in 2003. Drivers start with 20 points and lose points for traffic violations. Points can be recovered by attending approved driving courses. Authorised tabaccherie can access the transport ministry database directly.