Parking rules in Italy
Parking line colors
| Line Color | Meaning | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Blue (Strisce Blu) | Paid parking | €1-3/hour |
| White (Strisce Bianche) | Free parking | Free |
| Yellow (Strisce Gialle) | Reserved | Not available |
| Pink (Strisce Rosa) | Pregnant women | Free with permit |
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ZTL (zona traffico limitato)
- Restricted traffic zones in historic centers
- Cameras record unauthorized entry
- Fine: €80-335 per entry
- Check signs for active hours
- Hotels can register your plate temporarily
Parking fines
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| No ticket | €42-173 |
| Expired ticket | €42-173 |
| ZTL violation | €80-335 |
| Disabled space | €87-344 |
| Double parking | €42-173 |
| Blocking traffic | €87-344 |
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Disco orario (parking disc)
- Required in some white-line zones
- Set to arrival time
- Available at tabaccherie
- Check signs for time limits
Tips for Italy
- Scratch cards (gratta e sosta) available at tabacchi
- Many cities have parking apps
- "Parcheggio custodito" = attended parking (safer)
- "Divieto di sosta" = no parking
- "Divieto di fermata" = no stopping
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