From 28 September 2021 UK stickers have replaced GB stickers. You may need a UK sticker to drive your car outside the UK. This may result in a fine and/or the car being impounded. It is against the law for anyone who has been resident in Italy, for more than 60 days, to drive a car registered outside Italy. If you’re living in Italy, check the Living in Guide for information on requirements for residents.
If you are visiting Italy, you can drive on a full, valid UK driving licence, insurance and vehicle documents. If you are planning to drive in Italy, see information on Driving Abroad. This equates to 4 road deaths per 100,000 of population and compares to the UK average of 2.3 road deaths per 100,000 in 2020. In 2020 there were 2,395 road deaths in Italy ( source: Department for Transport). The green pedestrian crossing signal also allows cars to turn onto the crossing, so cross with caution. Vehicles don’t always stop, even though they are required to under the Italian Traffic Code. Pedestrians should use zebra crossings, but take care especially where lines are faded and not clearly visible to drivers. Traffic can be busy, fast and chaotic especially in the larger cities. For more information visit the Ministry of Transport website (in Italian). Transport strikes are often called at short notice. Make sure the meter in the taxi has been reset before you set off.
Make sure Euro notes received from any source other than banks or legitimate bureaux de change are genuine. Victims of spiked drinks have been robbed and sometimes assaulted. Don’t leave food or drinks unattended at any time. Drinks served in bars overseas are often stronger than those in the UK. If you are going to drink, know your limit. Use a hotel safe for valuables where possible.Īlcohol and drugs can make you less alert, less in control and less aware of your environment. These may include asking for help or directions, or pointing out a fictional fault with your car. Be aware that thieves may use a variety of methods to distract you or encourage you to stop your car. Always lock your vehicle, never leave valuables in cars and avoid leaving luggage in cars for any length of time. Robberies from cars have been reported particularly in and around Rome, Milan and Pisa, as well as at motorway service stations. Those in cars can sometimes be targeted by thieves. Take care on public transport and in crowded areas in city centres, particularly in and around Termini station in Rome, where incidents of street muggings have been reported, and at other main stations.īe particularly vigilant on trains to and from airports and cruise ports in Italy (especially Fiumicino airport), as well as the Circumvesuviana train between Naples and Sorrento, and when unloading your baggage from trains and coaches. Be aware that thieves can use a variety of methods to distract you. CrimeĬrime levels are generally low but there are higher levels of petty crime (particularly bag snatching and pick-pocketing) in the big city centres, such as Rome. It does not store any personal data.Approximately 4 million British nationals visit Italy every year. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
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