Is there a seatbelt in the back too?
'Cintura' — 'chin-TU-ra'. Three syllables; 'c' before 'i' is a 'ch' sound.
Ask when you board and need to locate the rear seatbelt, which may be hidden in older taxis or tucked into the seat.
'Cintura di sicurezza' is the seatbelt (literally 'safety belt'). 'Anche dietro' means 'in the back too'. Italian law requires all passengers to wear seatbelts, and fines apply to passengers — not just drivers — for non-compliance.
Dove si trova la cintura?
Where is the seatbelt?
When you cannot locate it yourself.
La cintura è obbligatoria?
Is the seatbelt compulsory?
Asks about the legal requirement — yes, it always is.
La cintura non si aggancia.
The seatbelt won't fasten.
Reports a malfunctioning buckle.
Italy takes seatbelt laws seriously. Police checks are common on motorways and urban roads. Passengers caught without a seatbelt receive a personal fine of €80–€323, separate from any fine issued to the driver.