The law, which came into effect last Thursday, was introduced in response to several cases of babies or small children dying in hot cars after being accidentally forgotten and left inside by their parents.
The so-called “save-baby” car seats, which alert parents if the child is left alone in the car, are now obligatory for all children up to the age of four.
Some devices will send visual and audible alerts when someone gets out of the car, according to Italy’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.
Other devices will send signals to the driver’s smartphone if it is out of range from the sensor on the child’s car seat.
Motorists who fail to respect the law face fines of between €81 and €326 as well as losing five points off their driving licence.
Parents are being advised to either buy new car seats equipped with devices or to purchase alarms online or in stores to fit to existing seats.
