Traffic rules

Traffic rules Italy

General:

Italy has a decidedly good road network, with more than 300,000 kilometres, including 6000 kilometres of motorway alone. Most of the motorways, however, are subject to tolls, sometimes charged according to the length of a stretch and other times on a flat-rate basis. The purchase of a “telepass” to pay for all systems makes things much easier. Many petrol stations remain closed between 12pm and 3pm, especially in rural areas.

Drivers License:

An international driver’s license is not required.

Promise limit:

The 0.5 per mille limit applies throughout Italy.

Fines:

Driving under the influence of alcohol: from 280 euros
Speeding: from 150 euros
Telephoning without a hands-free device: from 155 euros
Red light: from 150 euros
Overtaking ban disregarded: from 75 euros
Parking ban: from 35 euros

Other:

Similar traffic rules apply as everywhere in Europe. Speed limits are 50 km/h in cities, 90 km/h on rural roads. On motorways it is also allowed to drive 130 km/h (110 km/h in wet conditions) and on expressways 110 km/h. The dipped headlights must also be switched on during the day outside built-up areas. The carrying and use of high-visibility vests is also compulsory in hire cars. In Italy, parking is prohibited in protected landscape areas and where curbs are marked in black and yellow.