What side of the road does Italy drive on? Italians drive on the right-hand side of the road. If you've never driven on the right before, or haven't done so for a while, take your time – but don't worry, your brain will soon switch over.
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Italians are known to be aggressive drivers compared to other places. They will quickly switch lanes, drive fast, and there are scooters zooming through all the cars. This can seem chaotic to someone who is not from Italy, but it is their way of driving. It is safe and legal, and Italians expect you to drive like them!
Licences and documentsIf 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.
Tourists may also use their valid American driver's license if accompanied by an official translation in Italian. Americans registered as residents with the local Vital Records Bureau (known as Anagrafe) must apply for an Italian license within one year of the date of registration.
Roundabouts. Many highway junctions lead towards a roundabout, and roundabouts are also used as intersections between roads. All you need to do is get into the correct lane. In Italy, you give way to traffic on the left.
With trains, ferries, water buses, taxis, drivers, mountain cable cars and funiculars, bikes, e-bikes and hiking paths, “you can really explore the corners of Italy for quite a ways before you need a car.”
The best way to travel around Italy, if you mainly want to visit the cities like Rome, Florence and Venice, is by train. Italy has an extensive network of both fast speed inter-city trains and regional services that connect the smaller cities and towns.