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Driving — Italy
What travelers need to know about driving in Italy. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
Short answer
Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appDriving in Italy: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.
RESTRICTED
Many Italian historic city centers are limited-traffic zones (ZTL) requiring a permit; cameras photograph plates of cars driving illegally and mail fines to the driver's US home.
Fines are sent to your US address for payment; contest via the Prefetto or Giudice di Pace.
§ US State DeptVerified Jul 7, 2026
RESTRICTED
Italy's blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/L (0.05%) for standard drivers and 0.0 for professional drivers and novice drivers.
Exceeding the limit brings heavy fines, license suspension, and possible arrest.
§ EUVerified Jul 7, 2026
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