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PhrasesCar AccidentHa violato il Codice della Strada.
B2formal

Ha violato il Codice della Strada.

You have violated the Highway Code.

Pronunciation

'Violato' = vyo-LAH-toh — three syllables; 'vi' + 'o' makes a quick two-vowel sound.

When to use it

Use in your statement to police when the other driver has committed a specific traffic violation that caused the accident. Be prepared to specify which rule was violated.

What it means

The 'Codice della Strada' (CdS — Legislative Decree 285/1992) is Italy's comprehensive highway code. Citing a specific violation strengthens your police statement. Key articles: art. 141 (appropriate speed), art. 145 (right of way), art. 173 (mobile phones), art. 189 (accident obligations).

Variations

Ha violato l'articolo 145, comma 2 del Codice della Strada.

You have violated Article 145, paragraph 2 of the Highway Code.

Citing the specific article makes your statement much stronger.

Ha commesso un'infrazione grave.

You have committed a serious traffic offence.

General statement for when you don't know the specific article.

Questa violazione è documentata dalle telecamere.

This violation is documented by cameras.

Reference to CCTV — adds weight to your allegation.

Mini Dialogue

— Secondo me, ha violato il Codice della Strada. — In che senso? — Ha superato il limite di velocità in zona residenziale. — Lo stabilirà la polizia con i suoi accertamenti.

— In my view, you have violated the Highway Code. — In what sense? — You exceeded the speed limit in a residential area. — The police will establish that with their investigation.

Cultural Note

The Italian Codice della Strada has been updated multiple times since 1992, most recently with provisions on electric scooters (monopattini) and increased penalties for phone use while driving. Officers carry tablets with the current text.