Everything you need to know about driving in Italy.
Driving side
Right
Speed limits
50 km/h – 90 km/h – 130 km/h
Alcohol limit
0.05% BAC
Tolls
Yes
Emergency number
112 (Carabiniere/General)
Driving in Italy requires confidence. Traffic can be chaotic in cities but follows an unspoken flow. Be terrified of 'ZTL' (Limited Traffic Zones) in historic centers—cameras will fine you automatically.
ZTL entry without permit
Speeding +10 km/h in town
Using phone while driving
Red light
You must stop.
Wait before the stop line. In Italy, red and yellow come on together next.
Tip: Press play to see the EU cycle (red → red+yellow → green → yellow).
Rules may change. Always verify with official sources.
Urban
50 km/h
31 mph
Rural
90 km/h
56 mph
Motorway
130 km/h
81 mph
110 km/h on motorways in rain.
In Austria, rules can vary by state and city. Click on a region to see local differences.
ZTL historic centre
Multiple ZTL zones with camera enforcement. Centro Storico and Tridente restrictions apply on varying schedules—check Roma Mobilità before driving in.
Scooter traffic
Expect scooters filtering between lanes. Stay alert at intersections and when opening doors.
Limited central parking
Street parking in the centre is scarce. Use official garages or park-and-ride (e.g. metro-linked lots).
Please note
Regional rules supplement national defaults. Always follow signs and local regulations on the road.
Polizia di Stato
MIT
Autostrade per l'Italia
ACI