🇮🇹Tourist Guide
Driving in Italy
Complete guide for tourists and expats. Learn the road rules, speed limits, and essential information before you drive in Italy.
Right Side
Driving Side
130 km/h
Max Highway Speed
112
Emergency Number
Can You Drive in Italy?
Accepted Licenses From
EUEEAUSACanadaUK
Validity Period: EU licenses valid; others valid for 1 year
Important Note
IDP recommended for non-EU licenses
What to Carry in Your Car
Mandatory Items
- Warning triangle
- Reflective safety vest
- Valid driving license
- Vehicle registration (libretto)
- Insurance certificate
Recommended Items
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Spare bulbs
Speed Limits
50
Urban Areas
km/h
90
Rural Roads
km/h
130
Highways/Motorways
km/h
Toll Roads
Payment Methods
CashCredit cardTelepassViacard
Average Cost
€5-15 per 100km on autostrada
Telepass saves time at toll booths
Parking
Line Colors
Blue: Paid parking
White: Free parking
Yellow: Reserved (disabled, residents, taxis)
Pink: Reserved for pregnant women/parents
Parking Tips
- Watch for ZTL signs carefully
- Use parking apps like EasyPark
- Underground parking safest in cities
Average Cost: €1-2.50 per hour
Common Mistakes Tourists Make
- 1Entering ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone) without permit - HUGE fines!
- 2Not using headlights outside urban areas
- 3Speeding - many speed cameras
- 4Parking in historic center blue zones without paying
- 5Not wearing seatbelt in rear seats
Traffic Fines
Speeding
€42-3287 depending on excess
No Seatbelt
€81-326
Phone Use
€165-661
Red Light
€167-665
Illegal Parking
€42-173
Test Your Knowledge
Ready to Drive in Italy?
Take a quick quiz to test your knowledge of the road rules.
Emergency Contacts
Police
113 (State) / 112 (Carabinieri)
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
Roadside Assistance
ACI: 803 116
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Want to Master Italy Driving Rules?
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