In Italy there is a Law that prevents from having face/head covered in public that dates back to the terrorism years (1970's). http://www.edizionieuropee.it/LA

In Italy there is a Law that prevents from having face/head covered in public that dates back to the terrorism years (1970's). http://www.edizionieuropee.it/LAW/HTML/46/zn81_03_001.html#_ART0005 http://www.edizionieuropee.it/LAW/HTML/46/zn81_03_001.html#_... It is rarely (or never) actually enforced, as it prohibits specifically to wear "in public places or in places open to the public" (unless there are specific reasons) helmets (including motorcycle ones) and "any other means that may make difficult recognising the person", which would include scarfs. hoods and similar.