
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy, the national political, economic, cultural and transportation center, the world famous historical and cultural city, and the birthplace of the ancient Roman Empire. To limit car traffic in the historical center of Rome, like in many other Italian towns and cities a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL, Zona a Traffico Limitato) has been introduced, where access is not allowed to unauthorized cars and only holders of a special permit can drive.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL, Zona a Traffico Limitato)
To limit car traffic in the historical centre of Rome, like in many other Italian towns and cities a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL, Zona a Traffico Limitato) has been introduced, where access is not allowed to unauthorised cars and only holders of a special permit can drive.
You are not allowed to drive to the ZTL of the historic centre from 6.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday and from 2pm to 6pm on Saturdays, unless you are a resident or have a special permit. If you wish to drive to your hotel in this area, in order to avoid a fine contact the hotel management who will fax your number plate to the authorities.
Bikes, scooters and motorbikes have unrestricted access.
ZTL RULES
Motorcycles have free access to ZTL always, at all times of day or night, and may parking in its internal spaces.
Residents and other categories entitled to enter the ZTL and persons with disabilities have special sign for the access: they can freely using cars authorized and exposing the highlights marking the windscreen or rear window of the car. The marks for people with disabilities authorize to travel throughout the ZTL and parking in places reserved and other spaces allowed. The marks for ZTL entitlement to transit (solo crossing of ZTL) or movement (in ZTL access road and parking spaces allowed) to different types of permit. The marks awarded to residents, resident, artisans, garages and night workers for the G (Trastevere) are not valid for other areas of ZTL.
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