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How do you read parking signs in Italy?

NO PARKING: Blue circles with a red border and a red slash through the middle. NO STOPPING: (which also means no parking) blue with a red border and two red slashes through the middle like a red X. NO PASSING: White circles with a red border and two cars in the center of the circle.



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Parking rules in Italy White lines mean the parking space is for residents. If your car is parked in a white parking space and you fail to show a resident pass, you will receive a fine. Blue is paid street parking. You are required to pay Monday to Saturday 08:00–20:00.

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The ZTLs are zones of restricted circulation, situated in Italian cities that have historic centres. Only the local residents and registered vehicles are authorised to drive there.

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A single solid yellow line means that passing is not advised but you may pass, with extreme caution. A single dashed yellow line means passing is allowed. A double solid yellow line means passing is not allowed under any circumstances.

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It mean that between the hours of 8 am to 6 pm you may not park your car in anyone spot for longer than two hours or you'll be ticketed or towed. These are usually high traffic heavy business areas they don't want people parking long term and monopolizing the parking during business hours.

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Parking spaces are usually partially or completely marked out with white lines, to help drivers position their vehicles. The markings allow the maximum number of vehicles to fit in a parking area while ensuring there is a safe space around each one.

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If the tourist refuses to pay both the fine and the deposit, the car can be blocked by the authorities and the driver can not go on without paying the penalty.

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