{"id":1144,"date":"2021-01-20T11:09:23","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T11:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=1144"},"modified":"2025-09-19T12:24:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T12:24:50","slug":"driving-tips-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-in-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving Tips in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our new Driving Tips series gives you the need-to-know advice for driving abroad!<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are driving tips to consider for foreign holidays, and SIXT wants to make sure your car hire in Italy<\/a> is safe and worry-free. Although there are several rules that are similar to other countries within Europe, Italy also has some notable differences.<\/p>\n

Click to jump to:<\/strong> Speed Limits<\/a> Rules & Regulations<\/a> What to Bring Along<\/a><\/p>\n

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Speed Limits in Italy<\/h2>\n

An important factor to consider are the different speed limits when driving in Italy. This is quite essential, for violating these traffic laws will result in an on-the-spot fine. However, all limits will be clearly marked should there be a change when entering or exiting certain areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Towns and residential areas<\/th>\n50 km\/h (31 mph)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Single-lane highways<\/th>\n90 km\/h (55 mph) or 100 km\/h (62 mph)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main motorways<\/th>\n100 km\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Autostrades<\/th>\n130 km\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

An Autostrade<\/a> is a larger highway that links different cities together. <\/i>
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Italy Driving Rules and Regulations<\/h2>\n

Here are some rules and driving tips that you should make yourself aware of before you start your road trip in Italy:<\/p>\n