Drivers in Italy

The use of public roads is free, with the exception of private highways. Fees for  the use of toll sections are taken directly on the exit gates.
There is no obligation to buy out vignettes.
In Italy, the speed limit is:

  • Built-up area: 50 km/h
  • Bypasses: 70 km/h
  • Undeveloped area: 90 km/h
  • Expressways: 110 km/h
  • Highways: 130 km/h (on designated three-band highways – 150 km/h)

Out of the built-up area there is an obligation to use headlights at all times.
The maximum limit of alcohol concentration in blood for driver is 0.5 per mille.
More about highways in Italy can be read on pages www.autostrade.it (service in English and Italian).