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Driving in Italy

Everything you need to know about driving rules and laws in Italy

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Speed limits
Limits
Italy speed limits: Autostrada (motorway) 130 km/h (110 km/h in rain), Dual carriageways 110 km/h, Rural roads 90 km/h, Urban areas 50 km/h. New drivers have 10 km/h lower limits.
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Alcohol limits
Limits
Italy BAC limit: 0.5 g/L for most drivers. ZERO tolerance (0.0 g/L) for drivers under 21, new drivers (< 3 years), and professional drivers. Very strict penalties.
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Driving age
Limits
Italy: 18 years for cars (Patente B), 14 for mopeds (AM), 16 for 125cc motorcycles (A1). New drivers (neopatentati) have restrictions for 3 years including lower speed limits.
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Turn rules
Road rules
Italy uses "precedenza a destra" (priority to the right) at unmarked intersections. Left turns must yield to oncoming traffic. No right turn on red. Always yield to pedestrians at crossings.
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Roundabouts
Road rules
In Italian roundabouts: yield to traffic already in the roundabout (modern rule). Some older roundabouts may give priority to entering traffic - check signs! Signal right when exiting.
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Parking rules
Fines and safety
In Italy, blue lines (strisce blu) indicate paid parking costing €1-3/hour. White lines are free parking, yellow lines are reserved. ZTL zones restrict access - entering without permit costs €80-335. Always check signs carefully.
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Seatbelt laws
Fines and safety
In Italy, seatbelts are mandatory for all occupants. Fine ranges from €83-333 plus 5 penalty points. Children under 150cm must use appropriate child restraint systems.
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Mobile phone laws
Fines and safety
Using a phone while driving in Italy results in €165-660 fine and 5 points. Second offense within 2 years means license suspension for 1-3 months. Fines double at night.
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Highway driving
Road rules
Italian motorways (autostrade) have a 130 km/h limit (110 km/h in rain). Most are toll roads. Telepass allows electronic payment. Dipped headlights required on all roads outside urban areas.
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Emergency procedures
Fines and safety
In Italy, call 112 (EU), 113 (police), 115 (fire), 118 (ambulance). At accidents: wear reflective vest, place warning triangle, call authorities, complete CID form for insurance.
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