By car on vacation to Italy? Check what you need to know

Italy is a popular holiday destination. Tourists from all over the world are attracted by the beautiful weather, sandy beaches and numerous monuments. If you have chosen Italy as your holiday destination this year and are going there by car, be sure to read our article. There you will find useful information on how to get around this beautiful country by car.

What will you learn from this post?

• What documents do I need to have when traveling to Italy by car?
• Should you refuel before crossing the Italian border?
• What are the speed limits in Italy?

Shortly speaking

To enter Italy, the driver must have an identity card, driver's license, vehicle registration certificate and liability insurance. Italian traffic rules do not differ significantly from Polish ones.but it's worth remembering drivers with less than 3 years' experience are subject to stricter restrictions in terms of speed and blood alcohol tolerance. During the trip, it is worth taking a small one with you. stock of cash in case of a ticket or problems with a Polish payment card.

Required documents

Italy is a member of the European Union, so you only need an ID to cross the border, but of course you can also have a passport. Probably no one will be surprised by the fact that when entering Italy the driver must have a valid car registration certificate, driver's license and liability insurance... When traveling in a company car, it is also worth getting permission from the leasing company in English.

fees

There is a charge for using the extensive Italian motorway network.which, unfortunately, are not the lowest. The fare depends on the category of the vehicle, the class of the motorway and the number of kilometers traveled. At the entrance, a ticket is collected, which must be presented at the gate when exiting the motorway. In some places, instead of standard cash registers, you can find vending machines., in which the commission is paid by card or cash. There are problems with handling Polish cards, so it is worth having a small supply of cash with you. We advise you to avoid the Telepass gate... They only support cars with a special device, so an attempt to drive it will be stopped by the service and a handling fee will be charged.

Speed ​​limits

The rules in force in Italy are not very different from those in Poland. Acceptable speeds 50 km / h in settlements, 110 km / h on the highway Oraz 130 km / h on the highway. However, people with a driver's license for less than 3 years must drive more slowly. – on highways 90 km / h, on highways 100 km / h. Similar restrictions apply to all drivers in bad weather conditions.

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Other traffic rules

According to Italian regulations, vehicle equipment is mandatory. warning triangle and reflective vests for driver and passengers... It is also recommended to have a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher with you. Dipped headlights should be switched on around the clock only outside populated areas., and the permissible amount of alcohol in the driver's blood is 0,5 ppm (drivers with less than 3 years of experience - 0,0 ppm). However, we advise you to follow the rule: if you drink, do not drive! While driving all phone calls must be made through the hands-free kit... Children under 12 years of age and less than 150 cm tall must travel in the back in a child seat or in a special booster.

Seats

It is worth carrying a supply of cash in the car - 100-200 euros. In the case of a ticket issued by the police, foreign drivers are required to pay the fee on the spot.... Otherwise, the car may be delivered to the depository parking until payment is made, which may slightly disrupt vacation plans.

Filling

Fuel in Italy is expensiveso it is best to refuel in Poland and fill up the tank in Austria, before crossing the border... Can be found in italy many filling stations that are fully automatic... After refueling, the commission is paid by card at the shopping center. It is worth knowing that cars block the amount of 100 euros for the time of refueling. Usually it is removed as soon as you pay for the fuel, but sometimes it takes 24-48 hours. It is worth paying attention to the marked fuel dispensers, which are controlled by the station employees. Unfortunately the refueling service is paid, and in order to use it, you must add 10% of the cost of the purchased fuel to the invoice.

Going on vacation to Italy or another sunny country? Before leaving, it is worth doing an inspection, changing the oil and checking the condition of the tires. Fluids and bulbs can be found at avtotachki.com.

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