Italy

General Information

About roads, speed limits, mandatory car equipment, and some traffic rules. In the sections below, you can read more detailed information about toll roads, petrol prices, parking, speed limits, etc.

	payment for roads based on the distance traveled at special control points
	urban area - 50 km/h outside urban areas - 90 km/h highway - 110 km/h motorway - 130 km/h low beam headlights mandatory throughout the year
	maximum alcohol level 0.5 ‰ talking on the phone while driving - prohibited
	winter tires not mandatory, except in northern regions tire chains allowed only with a special sign, studded tires allowed from November 15 to March 15 for vehicles up to 3.5 tons
	mandatory equipment: emergency stop sign, reflective vest
	seat belts mandatory for all passengers for transporting children - child seat mandatory for children up to 150 cm tall

Toll Roads

In Italy, roads are paid based on the distance traveled, and the cost depends on the vehicle category.

Cost of passage for certain sections of highways:

Highway Code	Distance	Cost
A1	Milan - Napoli (776 km)	€ 57.10
A3	Napoli - Salerno (52 km)	€ 4.20
A4	Torino - Trieste (530 km)	€ 47.40
A5	Torino - Aosta (163 km)	€ 27.50
A6	Torino - Savona (143 km)	€ 12.90
A7	Milan - Genova (145 km)	€ 11.00
A8	Milan - Varese (57 km)	€ 3.30
A9	Lainate - Como (27 km)	€ 3.10
A10	Genova - Ventimiglia (157 km)	€ 19.50
A11	Firenze - Pisa (82 km)	€ 7.10
A12	Genova - Rosignano (204 km)	€ 23.70
A13	Padova - Bologna (119 km)	€ 8.60
A14	Bologna - Taranto (749 km)	€ 55.10
A15	Parma - La Spezia (108 km)	€ 13.90
A16	Napoli - Canosa (194 km)	€ 15.00
A18	Messina - Catania (78 km)	€ 3.70
A20	Messina - Buonfornello (175 km)	€ 10.10
A21	Torino - Brescia (244 km)	€ 22.10
A22	Brennero - Modena (321 km)	€ 22.80
A23	Udine - Tarvisio (112 km)	€ 9.00
A24	Roma - Teramo (167 km)	€ 17.50
A25	Torano - Pescara (103 km)	€ 10.80
A26	Masone - Lago Maggiore (184 km)	€ 14.50
A27	Venezia - Belluno (89 km)	€ 8.00
A30	Caserta - Salerno (58 km)	€ 4.20
A32	Torino - Bardonecchia (92 km)	€ 14.10
A33	Asti - Cuneo (50 km)	€ 8.80
A57	Tangenziale di Mestre - Mirano Dolo (60 km)	€ 8.10

Cost Calculation

When planning a trip for an accurate cost calculation of tolls, you can use the website:
https://www.autostrade.it/autostrade_en-gis/calcoloPedaggi.do
The toll cost calculation for Italian roads using this website is presented in the table below.

You can also calculate the cost yourself. It depends on three parameters: vehicle class, type of highway section (flat or mountainous), and the managing company.

Vehicle Class

Type of Highway Section (Flat or Mountainous)

Tariff Type	A	B	3 axles	4 axles	5 axles
Flat tariff (€/km)	0.07231	0.07401	0.09862	0.14864	0.17530
Mountainous tariff (€/km)	0.08547	0.08749	0.11414	0.17426	0.20629

Managing Company

Calculations become more complex here because different companies manage different sections. It's recommended to use the mentioned website for accurate calculations.

Operational Information about Italian Highways

Website for Italian highways (entrance and exit gates map, etc.): www.autostrade.it

You can get real-time road information through FM radio:

• RTL 102.5
• Isoradio 103.3

For winter journeys, "Autostrade per l’Italia" has prepared a leaflet in English.

Toll Booths Entry and Exit

Let's understand the meaning of each lane and which one to use for control:

	Yellow Lane  — only for TELEPASS system clients
	Blue Lane  — self-service and payment only by card
	White Lane — self-service, payment by cash or card
	White Lane — operator service, payment by cash or card

Entry to the Highway

- Enter through the white lane, take a ticket from the machine, and keep it until exit
- Do not use the  yellow TELEPASS lane 

Exit from the Highway

- Exit only through the  blue lane  or white lane
- Insert the entry ticket into the self-service machine or hand it over to the operator
- Pay the toll

Barrier-Free Toll Roads (Free Flow)

These sections have no toll booths with barriers. The vehicle is identified by cameras on arches over the road. Payment must be made within 15 days from the date of passage.
Only a few road sections operate under this payment system:
- Highway A36 (up to Lomazzo junction)
- Como ring road A59
- Varese ring road A60

Payment can be made through the website or using a mobile application, which can be downloaded from the same website: https://apl.pedemontana.com/paga-il-pedaggio

Map of Toll Sections with Free Flow System in Italy

Sections with Special Toll

Mont Blanc Tunnel

The tunnel is located beneath Mont Blanc, between Italy and France. Toll payment is made at the entrance. Tunnel on Google Maps

	Vehicle Type	One-way	Round trip	10 passages	20 passages
	Class 5 – Motorcycles	€ 31.20	€ 39.10	€ 97.80	€ 137.00
	Class 1 – Vehicle with two or more axles, height from the front axle less than 1.3 meters, and overall height less than 2 meters	€ 47.10	€ 58.80	€ 146.90	€ 205.70
	Class 2 – Vehicle with two or more axles, overall height exceeds 2 meters and is less than or equal to 3 meters	€ 62.30	€ 78.30	€ 195.80	€ 274.10
	Class 3 – Vehicle with two axles and an overall height greater than 3 meters	€ 171.00	€ 266.10	–	–

Current prices for passage through the Mont Blanc Tunnel can be viewed on the website: https://www.tunnelmb.net/en-US/plan-and-calculate-transit

Minimum speed – 50 km/h
Maximum speed – 70 km/h
Minimum distance between vehicles – 150 m (two blue lamps are placed every 150 m to gauge distance in the tunnel)
Current information can be listened to in the tunnel on FM radio frequencies: 103.3 and 107.7
Safety rules in the tunnel (in English)

Great St. Bernard Tunnel

The tunnel is located between Italy and Switzerland. Toll payment is made at the entrance. Tunnel on Google Maps

	Vehicle Type	One-way	Round trip within 30 days	10 trips
	Motorcycles	€ 15.80 CHF 18.30	€ 21.40 CHF 24.80	€ 108.00 CHF 125.50
	Vehicle with two or more axles, height from the front axle less than 1.3 meters, and overall height less than 2 meters	€ 26.90 CHF 31.20	€ 43.10 CHF 50.00	€ 108.00 CHF 125.50
	Vehicle with two or more axles, overall height exceeds 2 meters and is less than or equal to 3 meters	€ 41.80 CHF 48.50	€ 67.00 CHF 77.70	€ 252.00 CHF 292.00

Current information on tunnel toll cost

Frejus Tunnel

The Frejus Tunnel is located between Bardonecchia in Italy and Modane in France. Toll payment is made at the entrance. Tunnel on Google Maps

	Vehicle Type	One-way	Round trip within 7 days	8 trips
	Motorcycles	€ 30.70	€ 38.50	€ 91.40
	Vehicle with two or more axles, height from the front axle less than 1.3 meters, and overall height less than 2 meters	€ 46.30	€ 57.80	€ 139.80
	Vehicle with two or more axles, overall height exceeds 2 meters and is less than or equal to 3 meters	€ 61.30	€ 77	€ 183.10

Tunnel toll rates (in French) PDF
Operator company website: http://www.sftrf.fr

Munt la Schera Tunnel

The Munt la Schera Tunnel is located between the Livigno Valley in Italy and Grisons in Switzerland. The tunnel has only one lane with a width of 2.5 meters. Therefore, the tunnel operates with reversible traffic controlled by traffic lights, changing direction every 20 minutes. Tunnel on Google Maps

	Vehicle Type	Payment Method	One-way	Round trip
	Cars and minibusses up to 9 seats and a weight of up to 3.5 tons (Saturday)	online	€ 28	€ 41
		on-site	€ 32	€ 46
	Cars and minibusses up to 9 seats and a weight of up to 3.5 tons (Sunday - Friday)	online	€ 18	€ 35
		on-site	€ 23	€ 39
	Motorcycles	–	€ 12	–
	Minibusses 10-19 seats	–	€ 31	–
	Buses 20-35 seats	–	€ 58	–
	Buses over 36 seats	–	€ 86	–
	Camper Vans	–	€ 23	–

Special rules on Saturdays until April 18, 2020:
The tunnel is open only in the direction of Switzerland from 6:00 to 9:00.
The tunnel is open only in the direction of Italy from 10:00 to 18:00.
From 18:00 to 6:00, the tunnel is open in both directions and regulated by traffic lights.

Check the current tunnel operation information on the website www.ekwstrom.ch

Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road

The road connects the cities of Solden, Austria, and Moos in Passeier, Italy. The road is open from late May/early June to late October/early November. Road on Google Maps

	Vehicle Type	One-way	Round trip
	Cars up to 9 seats, up to 3.5 tons	€ 16.00	€ 24.00
	Motorcycles	€ 14.00	€ 21.00
	Commercial vehicles and motorhomes over 3.5 tons	€ 28.00	–

Check information about road opening, weather conditions, and other details on the official website of Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road:
https://www.timmelsjoch.com

Speed Limits

Standard speed limits in Italy (unless otherwise indicated by road signs).

Cars, Motorcycles:

• Within built-up areas – 50 km/h
• Outside built-up areas – 90 km/h
• On non-major roads – 110 km/h
• On highways – 130 km/h

Cars with Trailers:

• Within built-up areas – 50 km/h
• Outside built-up areas – 70 km/h
• On non-major roads – 80 km/h
• On highways – 80 km/h

In rainy weather, speed limits on expressways are 90 km/h, and on highways – 110 km/h.

Low Beam Headlights

Low beam headlights are mandatory 24 hours a day, all year round.

During daylight hours (from sunrise to sunset) and in normal visibility conditions, daytime running lights can be used instead of low beam headlights.

Petrol Prices in Italy

Parking in Italy

In most cities, street parking is paid and time-limited. Different parking zones are marked with appropriate road markings and signs.

Parking Zones

Blue Zone - Blue lines indicate either "pay and display" (pay at the parking meter and display the ticket on the windshield) or setting the time on the blue parking disc indicating the time of arrival. Blue discs can be purchased at banks, tourist offices, tobacco, and post offices.

White Zone - If parking is marked with white lines, it indicates that parking is free.

Yellow Zone - Indicates parking for disabled people or designated for delivery vehicles.

Blue (paid) Parking Zone

Payment in such zones should be made at a parking meter or kiosk, which should be nearby. Machines usually accept only coins. The cost varies depending on the city and location but is usually between 0.5 to 3 euros per hour.

White (free) Parking Zone

When stopping in such a zone, check the information on the sign. Often, there are time restrictions on such parking, and you may need a parking disc (disco orario). You can purchase it at tobacco kiosks (Tobacco). Set the arrival time on the disc.

The closer to the city center, the harder it is to find parking. Therefore, it's better to book a hotel with parking or park further from the center and walk or use public transportation.

Mandatory Equipment

Equipment required to have in the car:

	Emergency Triangle
	Reflective Vest – A reflective vest is mandatory for anyone exiting the vehicle, during the day(!) or at night in case of a stop or an accident. The vest must be inside the car, not in the trunk.

Winter Tires, Studded Tires, Chains

	Winter tires are not mandatory, except in the Valle d'Aosta and Bolzano regions where winter tires are required from November 15 to April 15.
	Chains are allowed only on road sections marked with a special sign. The maximum speed for vehicles with chains must not exceed 50 km/h.
	Use of studded tires is allowed only from November 15 to March 15 for vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tons. When in use, studded tires must be mounted on all wheels, including the trailer.