Parking Rules in Italy
Parking Line Colors
| Line Color | Meaning | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Blue (Strisce Blu) | Paid parking | โฌ1-3/hour |
| White (Strisce Bianche) | Free parking | Free |
| Yellow (Strisce Gialle) | Reserved | Not available |
| Pink (Strisce Rosa) | Pregnant women | Free with permit |
ZTL (Zona Traffico Limitato)
- Restricted traffic zones in historic centers
- Cameras record unauthorized entry
- Fine: โฌ80-335 per entry
- Check signs for active hours
- Hotels can register your plate temporarily
Parking Fines
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| No ticket | โฌ42-173 |
| Expired ticket | โฌ42-173 |
| ZTL violation | โฌ80-335 |
| Disabled space | โฌ87-344 |
| Double parking | โฌ42-173 |
| Blocking traffic | โฌ87-344 |
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