| Speed Limit on Motorways | - 130kmh (81mph)
- Police often monitor speeds of motorists between two tolls on motorways
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| Speed Limit on Open Roads | - 90kmh (55mph) -110kmh (68 mph)
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| Speed Limit in Towns | |
| Alcohol Limit | - 80mg of alcohol in the bloodstream
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| Road Tolls | - Almost all motorways are toll roads
- The easiest way to pay tolls is to use a major credit card
- Alternatively, you can buy a Viacard from service stations and tourist offices
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| Use of Mobile Phone Whilst Driving | - It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving and can result in an on the spot fine
- It is legal to use a hands free unit
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| On the Spot Fines | - There are particularly heavy penalties for speeding offences
- Police officials provide a receipt on payment
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| Seat Belts | - Compulsory for front and rear seated occupants if fitted
- Children under the age of 4 years cannot travel in the front or rear passenger seat unless using suitable child seat
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| Traffic Light Regulations | - Red – Stop
- Amber – Slow down
- Green – Go
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| Rush Hour in Built Up Areas | |
| Fuel | - Petrol stations are generally open 0700 -1300hrs and 1500 –1900hrs
- 24hrs self service stations are available throughout the country
- 24hrs manned service is always available on the motorways
- Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, although they probably won't work at automatic pumps, which are often the only pumps open out-of-hours and at lunch time away from the Autoroutes
- All grades of unleaded petrol (benzina), diesel (gasolio) and LPG are available
- Leaded fuel no longer exists
- It is allowed to carry petrol in a proper can
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| Parking Advice | - Parking is permitted on the right-hand side of the road almost everywhere outside cities and towns except on motorways (autostrade) and at crossroads and on curves and hills where there isn't full visibility
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