Do you need a highway pass in Italy?

Italy's Autostrade (Autostrada – singular) are toll highways that require taking a ticket to enter and then paying at drive-up toll booths upon exiting, which happens when you pull into a city, town, etc. (gas stations are conveniently located right next to the Autostrade so you do not need to exit to fuel up).



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Italian expressways are not subject to toll. On the Italian mainland, all freeways are toll roads. The A2 from Salerno to Reggio di Calabria, however, is free of charge. In Sicily, only the A20 from Messina to Palermo and the A18 from Messina to Catania are subject to toll charges.

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If you are visiting Italy, you can drive on a full, valid UK driving licence, insurance and vehicle documents. If you're living in Italy, or planning to live there check the living in Italy guide for information on requirements for residents.

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If you plan on driving during your visit to Italy, you must obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP), which you should carry with your driver's license. Can foreigners drive in Italy? Yes, if you're visiting, you'll need to have an International Driving Permit (IDP) along with your legal driving license.

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Driving Rules in Italy
  • You must be over 18 to drive.
  • Keep to the right and overtake to the left.
  • Dipped headlights must be used on two-lane motorways.
  • When passing through towns and villages, the horn may only be used for an emergency - keep that road rage in check!
  • Trams and trains have the right of way.


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Are you going to rent a car in Italy and you would know the main road duties and prohibitions? As per rental agreement you are responsible for payment of all fines, road tolls, congestions charges and other similar charges incurred to local road restrictions during your rental in Italy.

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The speed limits in Italy are similar to other countries in Europe. Thus, the speed limits to follow are 50km/h (30 mph) in cities and towns, 90 km/h (55 mph) on single carriageways, 110 km/h (about 68 mph) on dual carriageways and 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways. Posted signs inform you of the speed limit.

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What happens if I accidentally enter the Telepass lane when I'm entering the Autostrada? The barrier in the Telepass lane is usually up, but sometimes comes down if it doesn't detect a Telepass. If it stays up and you've gone through, continue driving to your exit and at the exit tollbooth, enter the cash lane.

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How do I pay tolls on the A36 Pedemontana Lombarda motorway? North of Milan on the A36, A59 and A60 motorways, fee collection works with the help of a free flow system with no toll gates for payment. Tolls can be paid using a mobile application, Telepass unit, or additional payment via the Internet.

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Driving in Italy can be intimidating for a foreigner, but it is safe if you prepare and follow Italian rules. While it is easier to travel between big cities by train, sometimes renting a car is the best option.

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While renting a car isn't necessary or even advised if you're only visiting major tourists city (you can't even bring your rental car into the old town Florence, and having a car in Rome is a very bad idea not just because of traffic but also because many main attractions are only accessible by foot anyway), if you ...

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