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Driving in Italy | | Print | |
Written by Larry Aiello | |
Automobile use in Italy However there is a lot to see in Italy that is inaccessible by bus or train. Unlike the United States, there is so much art and history in every little town. You can easily stumble across some pleasant surprises driving through the countryside. Therefore, if your itinerary is mainly the big cities (Rome, Florence, Venice), you should rely on public transportation, walking, cabs, etc. The public transportation in Italy is very good to excellent. Another thing to keep in mind is that many of the historic town centers are not accessible by car. And some require the citizens to pay a tax if they want to drive inside certain zones. This is to help curtail pollution. These are called Zona a Traffico Limitato (ZTL) - Limited Traffic Zones. Pay attention to these signs, and the hours they are in effect. You could end up with a big traffic ticket. Many of these areas are now monitored by CCTV. If your itinerary is outside the major cities, in the countryside, or perhaps staying at a farmhouse (agriturismo), then renting a car in Italy may make sense. Here is a file (pdf) that shows the major driving distances in Italy (km and miles). So if you are feeling adventurous enough to try driving, here are the major road classifications and the typical speed limits in Italy:
Licenses for driving in Italy
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