What does blue line mean in Italy?

In Italy, blue lines are meter bays and white lines signify free spaces. Yellow lines are either disabled parking spots or for residents only, so avoid those unless you want your car ticketed or towed. When parking in a blue-line bay, look for the nearest parking meter.



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Blue: Parking for the disabled only. Motorists must have a disabled person parking placard (typically hanging on the rear view mirror) or disabled person or disabled license plate.

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How to avoid ZTL zones and fines.
  1. Avoid driving in urban areas if you can.
  2. If you have to, be super vigilant for ZTL signs.
  3. Don't always trust your sat-nav to be 100% accurate about where zones are.
  4. Don't follow a car into a ZTL zone assuming it's ok, many locals have permits.
  5. Use public transport in urban areas if possible.


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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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