Highways Network
Italy has an excellent network of national highways, provincial and local governments, as well as nearly 6,000 kilometers of highways (usually toll or fee required).
The Italian highways marked with a number written in white on a green background, are toll.
If there is any problem can be called through the emergency telephones that there is every two kilometers. The service areas, as in other European countries, are frequently. The speed limit on motorways is 130 km/h per hour.
The speed limit on national roads is 110 km/h per hour, 90 km/h at the provincial and local governments and 50 km/h if it is flowing through an urban centre.
Gas stations are open daily except on weekends in which set shifts from 7:30am at 12:30pm and 3:00pm to 7:00pm It is possible to pay in cash or with credit cards usual. For further information visit the Autostrade per L’italia website http://www.autostrade.it/en/index.html
National route planner http://www.autostrade.it/autostrade/home.do
International route planner
http://www.viamichelin.co.uk/viamichelin/gbr/tpl/hme/MaHomePage.htm?redirect=true
Getting a Rental Car
There are agencies at every international airport. To drive in Italy either your car or a rented need a compulsory insurance.
For those who intend to begin and end in different cities, there are drop-off charges. Typically, there are no drop-off charges if you drop off your car at different offices in the same city, for example picking the car up at the airport and dropping it off in the center of the city. Finally, in Italy there are car with manual transmissions, and there is a premium price for the few automatics.
Emergency Phone Numbers
Police 113
Fire Service 115
Ambulance 118
Driving Regulations - speed limits, road signs and documents necessary to drive in Italy
Driving Licence
Minimum Driving age 18
An International Driving Permit is required unless you have the new Photocard licence from a European nation.
General driving rules
Drive on the right, overtake on the left.
Use dipped headlights at all times on motorways and dual carriageways. Driving without headlights attracts a hefty fine.
Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility and in all tunnels.
Don't use the horn in built up areas except for emergencies.
Trams and Trains have right of way.
When a car flashes their headlights, it usually means that they want you to get out the way.
Seat Belts
The use of seat belts, both front and rear, is compulsory and fines can be applied if you or your passengers are not wearing seat belts. Child safety harnesses are compulsory for 3 to 12 year olds.
Speed Limits
Car and Motorcycles (over 150cc)
Built-up areas 50 kph (31 mph)
Secondary Roads 90 kph (56 mph)
Main Roads 110 kph (68 mph)
Motorways 130 kph (81 mph)
With Trailer or Caravan
Built-up areas 50 kph (31 mph)
Secondary Roads 70 kph (44 mph)
Main Roads 70 kph (44 mph)
Motorways 80 kph (50 mph)
Motor caravans over 3.5 tonnes but under 12 tonnes
Built-up areas 50 kph (31 mph)
Secondary Roads 80 kph (50 mph)
Main Roads 80 kph (50 mph)
Motorways 100 kph (62 mph)
1 mile = 1.6 km
1km = 0.6 miles
Vehicle Requirements:
Warning Triangle
First Aid Kit Recommended
Spare Bulb Kit
Fire Extinguisher Recommended
Reflective Safety Vest - In the event of a breakdown, it is not permitted to walk to an emergency phone without one.
Fuel
Unleaded Super 95/98 - Senza Piombo
Diesel - Gasolio
Insurance
In Italy it is compulsory to have Third-Party insurance and a "Green card" is recommended. A "green card" (carta verde) is frontier insurance valid for 15, 30, or 45 days and it should be issued to cover your car before your trip to Italy.
Drinking and Driving
The legal blood alcohol level for driving in Italy is 0.08%. This limit is strictly adhered to and random breath tests are common throughout the country.
Useful phrases for driving in Italy
Rallentare - slow down
Senso unico - one way
Strada a doppie corsie - dual carriageway
Strada panoramica - scenic route
Centro Paese - Town center
Entrata - Entrance
Incrocio - Crossroads
Lavori in corso - Roadworks ahead
Parcheggio - Parking ramp
Passaggio a livello - Train crossing
Rallentare - Slow
Senso Vietato - No entry
Sosta Autorizzata - Parking allowed during times shown
Sosta Vietata - No parking
Stazione Di Polizia - Police station
Svolta - Bend
Tutte le Direzion - All directions
Uscita - Exit
Vietato Ingresso Veicoli - No entry for vehicles
Vietato Transito Autocarri - Closed to heavy vehicles
Fuel
Senza Piombo - Unleaded Super 95/98
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