Receiving a speeding ticket can be quite often especially for international travellers or short-term visiting drivers. Speed cameras are set up in many places, in big cities as well as small towns, and it is very easy to miss the notice that you have entered into a 50km per hour zone.
Speeding fines in Italy depend on the amount you are over the speed limit, ranging from €41 up for 10km/h to €828 for more than 60km/h. Paying within 5 days after the citation is issued can result in a 30 percent discount.
Note that if you are renting a vehicle in Italy, the unpaid speeding infringement information will be passed onto the car hire company by the authority. In this case, the car hire company will charge you for an additional administrative fee if it is eligible to collect on behalf of the authority.
· The Limited Traffic Zones
Most of the central areas in major Italian cities and towns have Limited Traffic Zones (called Zona Traffico Limitato or ZTL in Italian) for which entrances are usually marked with no vehicle traffic signs and supplementary signs explaining the times of the ban and which categories are excluded. The entrances of the ZTLs are mostly located at crossings, traffic lights or roundabouts and monitored by cameras that register the transiting vehicles.
(Image from internationalgarage.com)
Use the above sign as an instance. This sign indicates you are not allowed to drive into this area between 7:30 to 19:30 from Monday to Saturday. The crossed hammers on the sign mean these restrictions do not apply on Sunday and holidays. Driving and acting on a safe side is always recommended if you are sure about what exactly the sign indicates.
Fines will be incurred when failing to follow the regulations of the ZTLs and the amount of fine can range from 50 to 150 Euros, varying by city.
To avoid ticketing from the ZTLs, we would recommend the following measures:
- Park your car outside the historical centre of Italian cities and use the public transportation to get there.
- Get a passing certificate from a grocery store and send your plate number and identification number of the passing certificate to the Provincial Office of Motor Vehicles (Ufficio Provinciale della Motorizzazione Civile, UMC) via mobile messages. Each passing certificate costs €5 and is valid for one day.
- Find the “ZTL Parking” lot after entering the ZTL within 20 minutes and your plate number will be taken off the record automatically or manually (note the parking fee is costly).
- Go to the hotel’s front desk and ask them to help to take off your record from the policy if you are staying in a hotel within a ZTL.
- Or just simply avoid the ZTLs by using Google Map or any other navigation soft wares.
February 24, 2025
Destination: Milan
1) The counter staff was very friendly and helpful. 2) The release of the deposit was immediate! 3) We booked full to full fuel tank, however it was then level to level (which I usually avoid), even though accaptable. 4) The pickup instructions were incorrect. Instructions said exit 8, while it was actually 3. The info on the pickup van was also incorrect, however we managed to get there. I would use this company again when in Milan. Overall good and happy with the service.
View moreFebruary 24, 2025
Destination: Milan
It's not very convenient that the staff didn't speak English. Nevertheless, they did their best to solve everything by using translation app, so all was fine.
View moreFebruary 22, 2025
Destination: Rome
First of all, super, super hard sell on insurance by counter staff. Just show that you have bought insurance and stand your ground. They tried scare tactics, shrug as if you are being really dumb etc. Print and bring along your insurance - the moment they see it they will stop saying things like you are not covered. Then... thankfully because I read earlier reviews, I took a good video of the car at the collection point. They inspected the car super carefully at return and picked up on the smallest of dings which other companies do not do. The moment I said I had a video and could show proof, they did not press the matter. They said the boot cover was missing, I said it did not have one at pick up, "want to see the video?" and then they just dropped the issue.
View moreFebruary 18, 2025
Destination: Milan
Everything went really well besides the bad rating on google etc.. I will recommend them!
View moreFebruary 10, 2025
Destination: Turin
Had we not checked the supplied snow chains for size we would have ended up in serious trouble in the mountains. They gave us completely the wrong size. I can’t understand how that could even happen! This has happened numerous times so ALWAYS check
View moreFebruary 10, 2025
Destination: Turin
Rita at the counter is great. They explain about the 'limited insurance ' and you can upgrade BUT no hard sell. They also go to the car with you as you check if there is any pre-existing damage.
View moreFebruary 8, 2025
Destination: Treviso
Love this team. Easy to work with and really friendly.
View moreFebruary 4, 2025
Destination: Naples
If you make it to the rental car desk without losing a child, your luggage, or your will to live, you've already won. The car is just a bonus.
View moreFebruary 2, 2025
Destination: Milan
not a long line
View moreFebruary 2, 2025
Destination: Perugia
The car that I requested was not the same that one that I got I didn’t like the condition of the exterior it was full of mud, dust, etc. it has a lot of visual imperfections I requested the hybrid one. I got a diesel one
View moreJanuary 28, 2025
Destination: Treviso
Great staff and great car
View moreJanuary 28, 2025
Destination: Treviso
Great team at the airport counter and also at pickup/drop off. Have used a lot and will continue to do so
View moreJanuary 28, 2025
Destination: Rome
All the staff were friendly and nice
View moreJanuary 26, 2025
Destination: Milan
des escrocs, n'ont jamais rendu la caution car entreprise en liquidation
View moreJanuary 22, 2025
Destination: Bergamo
Si
View moreJanuary 18, 2025
Destination: Turin
El auto estaba bien, nuevo, pero nuestra experiencia con noleggiare fue mala. En la retirada estuvimos 2.5 hs. Tuvimos que pagar 450 euros extras por que el auto manual no estaba y el automático valía ese extra. El auto llegó limpio por fuera pero por dentro con papeles, basuras y pañuelos sucios de los que lo usaron anteriormente. Por otro lado conversamos en la retirada que el auto debíamos devolverlo 16/17 hs. Lo convenimos ambas partes. Me dieron el ok. Luego en la devolución quisieron cobrarme un día de mas. Aún no sé qué harán con mi depósito. Quisiera que me sea devuelto. Lo peor de todo fue que les dijimos que iríamos a las montañas con nieve, que necesitábamos ruedas de invierno y nos dijeron que fuéramos tranquilos que eran ruedas all in one. Nos dieron además unas cadenas textiles muy malas. Fue peligroso manejar. Debimos comprar extra cadenas para poder transitar aún con calles que pasó la máquina era resbaladizo manejar.
View moreJanuary 14, 2025
Destination: Milan
Good value for money, efficient.
View moreJanuary 10, 2025
Destination: Milan
Un peu d'attente au guichet, mais compensé par la qualité de la voiture et la compétence des personnels.
View moreJanuary 8, 2025
Destination: Palermo
Easy to work with, responsive and timely.
View moreJanuary 2, 2025
Destination: Milan
The car was fine however we needed to wait for over 2 hours to pick up the car - this is shocking amount of time wasted especially with the 8 months old baby. The waiting time was probably the worse thing about the whole experience. Everything else was very good.
View moreJanuary 2, 2025
Destination: Venice
Vehicle itself was clean and counter staff helpful but the car was not full (closer to 90%) and it also had only a 2% charge. As a hybrid, I'd expect better. Due to the small gas capacity, we were suddenly on empty during our initial journey.
View moreJanuary 2, 2025
Destination: Bari
Explicar mejor el carro
View moreDecember 29, 2024
Destination: Brindisi
Great price and value for money
View moreDecember 26, 2024
Destination: Rome
Waiting longer at checkin. No agent. Drop off quick. No chains in car during winter.
View moreDecember 26, 2024
Destination: Milan
Few things that I did not like: - The place does not accept a Venezuelan license despite the license being international - The person that we spoke to did not speak any English but only Italian which made the conversation painful - The staff did not explain to us how tolls work in Italy so we paid a ticket because we did not know how they work
View moreDecember 25, 2024
Destination: Cagliari
The car model wasn't the one I booked - they said that the model wasn't part of their fleet anymore. They didn't accept my card at the booking - luckily I had a second one.
View moreDecember 16, 2024
Destination: Venice
最悪の会社です。
View moreDecember 14, 2024
Destination: Bari
Rückgabe des fahrzeugs wollten sie erst am nächsten tag abschliessen obwohl während der öffnungszeiten das fahreug zurückgebracht habe. Erst auf mein verlangen musste der mitarbeiter am fahrzeugpark aufgeboten werden...was gut klappte, kam innert minuten zum fahrzeug.
View moreDecember 14, 2024
Destination: Milan
This is by far the worst car rental experience I have ever had. The counter staff fraudulently upgraded my vehicle without my consent and overcharged me 90 euros. This fee is almost double the original rental cost. I did not receive any receipts or notifications about the upgrade during the entire rental process, which is clearly fraudulent. I will definitely never rent from this car rental company again.
View moreDecember 12, 2024
Destination: Milan
Very easy and comfortable.
View moreDecember 12, 2024
Destination: Bergamo
they are a cheating company 100 % , I have returned the car in the same condition 100 % as I have taken it from them , they changed my credit card for 930 euro without any right to do so !!!!! i have tried over 2 days to get in touch with them they refuse to even send an email !!!!!!! i am frustrated from this behavior
View moreDecember 8, 2024
Destination: Lamezia Terme
Never again Noleggiare . Never
View moreDecember 8, 2024
Destination: Perugia
Good price, helpful staff, quick drop off.
View moreNovember 26, 2024
Destination: Rome
Bad car. Asked to change it and they said no. Old, dented and scratched car with over 132000 km. Had to replace my own windshield wipers and didn’t get reimbursed.
View moreNovember 25, 2024
Destination: Milan
What is expected
View moreNovember 23, 2024
Destination: Rome
Reasonable price, but they will have hidden huge charges upon return you car like clean the car for $25
View moreNovember 20, 2024
Destination: Milan
Estoy muy enfadado con el trato propocionado por Sicily By Car. En el momento de entrega del coche, me pusieron problemas para cogerme la tarjeta de crédito con la que pagar la fianza, diciéndome que estaba bloqueada y que no podían aceptarla (la tarjeta estaba en perfecto estado, y la he utilizado después de aquel momento, sin problemas). Como solo tenía otra tarjeta que era de débito, me obligaron a firmar un seguro a todo riesgo con ellos de 58,46€, negándose a cogerme si no la fianza con la tarjeta de débito, y por tanto negándose a darme las llaves o devolverme el dinero de la reserva. Una estafa (pues, insisto, aunque ya se avisaba de que si no se hacía el pago de la reserva con una tarjeta de crédito se podía concurrir en gastos, la tarje de crédito SÍ funcionaba y funciona).
View moreNovember 18, 2024
Destination: Milan
Yes the car was great and the rental staff were helpful
View moreNovember 7, 2024
Destination: Rimini
Schnelle und problemlose Abwicklung bei Abholung. Schwieriger wird es, wenn die Abflugzeiten außerhalb der Geschäftszeiten des Büros liegen.
View moreNovember 6, 2024
Destination: Turin
いい車を受け取りましたが、対応は悪かったです。予約していたにもかかわらず、予約がないの一点張りで、諦めかけました。結局1時間かかってレンタルが完了。
View moreNovember 2, 2024
Destination: Milan
The car was perfect
View moreNovember 2, 2024
Destination: Treviso
Excellent as usual
View moreNovember 2, 2024
Destination: Venice
The counter staff was super personable and helpful and the car was surprisingly new and in great condition!
View moreNovember 2, 2024
Destination: Perugia
Highly recommend Budget. Kind, easily useful service as well.
View moreNovember 2, 2024
Destination: Bolzano
The car was good and everything was easy and quick
View moreNovember 1, 2024
Destination: Treviso
All staff are a delight to deal with.
View moreNovember 1, 2024
Destination: Rome
AVOID! my family and I arrived 1 hour earlier, and we informed RentSmart24 before. When we arrived to the shuttle pick up location, every time the shuttle driver told us to wait for the next shuttle. We called RentSmart24 few times, and they said that a shuttle will pick us in a few minutes. That whole thing took more than 1 hour! When we arrived it was late, after our expected car pick up time, there was one family before us, and since there is only one person in the reception, we were waiting another 30 minutes. Finally, getting the car! But wait, we booked 2 seats for 2 years old children so they took us to a kind of garage with 8 seats that none of them is good for this age, either 6 years+ or 1 year-. It was almost 12 am, we had to choose 2 seats and risking our kids! Thinking we were finished this whole nightmare, the reception guy don’t know how to install the seats, we need to do it by ourselves! Awful experience, the worst I’ve ever had with a car renting
View moreNovember 1, 2024
Destination: Rome
I would have been happier had we received the car we had ordered. But as mentioned, it all worked out well in the end. The counter customer staff was all hard sell on the extra insurance, though, and I practically has to be rude to get away from them.
View moreOctober 30, 2024
Destination: Rome
No, it did not. It did not have my vehicle and told me it could not help me. I had to argue over 20 minutes at the counter until they finally gave me what they believe was an equal vehicle. It's a shame it truly is a shame. The way they treat their customers?
View moreOctober 30, 2024
Destination: Florence
R.A.S
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