Delayed fine threatens / Pre-register in city hotels

Numerous Italian city centers are now closed to non-residents.. The traffic prohibition zones (Italian Zona a traffico limitato, abbreviated ZTL) are intended to keep historic city centers clear of traffic and thereby reduce air and environmental pollution.. Violations of the entry ban are severely punished according to ADAC: At least 80 euros is the fine.. This amount will double unless paid within 60 days..



Exceptions apply in many places, for example, to vehicles of tourists whose hotels are located in the ZTL.. There you can register the license plate in advance or on arrival and thus easily pass through the often CCTV-monitored ZTL.. Even disabled road users will be granted access to access in many cities if they submit proof to the relevant Italian municipality.. Wichti The activation should be confirmed by the hotel or the municipality to be able to appeal against any fines..



By the way: When looking for a place of interest or a car park, it can happen that you accidentally enter a ZTL several times in succession and be captured by a video camera - then the amount for each entrance due again.. Even if the offense happens with a rental car, you do not miss the fine: the car rental companies pass on the tenant data and also charge a processing fee of up to 50 euros.. Therefore, in general applies: pay attention to signs with transit prohibitions and change in case of doubt on the journey to the city center on public transport.


womo66, 2014-07-31