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Since Jan. 1, Italy charges higher fines for disregarding traffic regulations. According to the German automobile club ADAC, every two years a raise in fines happens to adapt to the Italian cost of living index. Currently it was raised by 2.4 percent.
For offenses such as ignoring the right of way, fines will range between €159 and €639. Wrong parking results in fines from €39 to €318, and driving without a seatbelt costs between €80 and €318. In Italy, first the minimum amount is getting charged. If that one does not get paid within 60 days, the fine will go up.
Considering the numerous traffic controls and high fines, ADAC officials recommend that travelers in Italy always obey the traffic regulations. Driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content of 1.5 per mille can result in condemnation of the vehicle.
Since the beginning of the year, motorists in Italy also must pay higher tolls.
Highway companies raised their fees by about 6 percent for passenger cars and about 10 percent for vehicles with trailers. Extremely high are the fee increases in the regions of Friuli and Venetia.
Vacationers who want to travel to Venice for carnival must pay €14.50 for the 200-kilometer route from the Austrian border south of Villach until Venice one way instead of the previous toll of €13.10. Vehicles with trailers pay €20.10 instead of previously €17.50. For more information regarding tolls in Italy, visit adac.de/maut.
(Courtesy of ADAC)
