Rules for Driving in Rome
Make sure you check out the rules and stay safe driving in Rome.
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The first, and best tip about driving in Rome is don't! Because of congestion in the narrow Rome streets, it's wise to stick to public transport in Rome, and save your Rome hire car for when you get out of Rome. As you'd expect from in the country of Ferarri, around Rome roads are often great fun to drive along.
Speed limits in Rome
90kmh on main roads and local roads outside Rome.
110kmh for vehicles up to 1099cc. on superhighways around Rome.
130kmh for vehicles above 1100cc on superhighways around Rome.
In Rome and other cities and towns, the limit is 50kmh.
General Rome driving tips
High-beam headlights can be used only outside Rome and other towns.
At crossroads in Rome, give way to vehicles from the right.
When driving in Rome, only overtake on the left.
On autostrade around Rome, keep your low-beam lights on at all times.
In Rome, you drive on the right and pass on the left.
Rome police can dispense on the spot fines for offences.
Many Rome roads have a toll, so when driving in Rome, keep change in the car.
