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Currency in Italy
Euro
Languages in Italy
Italian
Time Difference in Italy:
GMT +01:00
Speed Limits in Italy
In wet weather, lower speed limits of 55mph (90km/h) apply on dual carriageways and 68mph (110km/h) on motorways. Restrictions apply for vehicles using spiked tyres.
Drinking and Driving in Italy
Blood alcohol limit is 80mg.
Tourist Information
Drivers license, rental agreement, insurance
A warning triangle is compulsory for all vehicles with more than two wheels. It is recommended that all vehicles carry a set of replacement light bulbs. Vehicles carrying an overhanging load, i.e. a bicycle at the rear, must display a reflective square panel, which is red and white, diagonally striped. A fine may be imposed if the sign is not displayed.
The wearing of a high visibility/reflective jacket or waistcoat is compulsory if the driver and/or passenger(s) exit the vehicle which is immobilised on the carriageway at night or in poor visibility. Tolls are levied on the majority of motorways. In built up areas, the use of the horn is prohibited, except in cases of immediate danger.
In the area of Val d’Aosta, vehicles must be equipped with winter tyres or snow chains from the 15th October until the 15th April. The transportation or use of radar detectors is prohibited; violation of this regulation will result in a fine, as well as confiscation of the device.
All vehicles are required to use vehicle lights half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Some level crossings have manual gates which drivers are responsible for opening and closing.
Use of dipped headlights during the day is compulsory outside built-up areas and during snow and rain/poor visibility. Rear fog lights may only be used when visibility is less than 50 metres or in the case of strong rain or intense snow. Lights must be switched on in tunnels. No full beam lights are allowed in built-up areas.
On three-lane roads, the middle lane is reserved for overtaking.
On the spot fines are in operation. Fines are particularly heavy for speeding offences. The police can impose the fine and collect 1-quarter of the maximum fine and must give a receipt for the amount of fine paid. Illegally parked vehicles can be clamped or towed away and a fine may be imposed.
When travelling abroad it is always a good idea to learn some basic phrases in the local language. To ensure that your trip runs smoothly, we have compiled a few phrases that you may find useful during the course of your travels.
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