Anyone who drives into a ZTL without permission will be fined 80 euros. The start of a ZTL is indicated with a traffic sign, but tourists sometimes overlook this or do not know what the sign means. In addition, you will receive a new fine every time you enter the zone. Anyone looking for a parking space and passing the camera four times will therefore receive four fines! The extra fines can be challenged, but it must be in Italian. Difficult of course if you do not speak the language. In addition, it is not always certain that the extra fines will also be dropped. Anyone who does not pay their fine within 60 days in Italy can expect an increase in the amount of the fine, which sometimes goes up to double. If your complaint is not accepted, you may still have to pay the fine plus the extra fine for the late payment. For example, the four times will not be 320 euros, but 640 euros.
The headboard is clearly recognizable. If you see such a sign, check whether your dates and / or hours are listed. If you are not sure, the golden advice is: turn around! And don't just enter the zone behind a permit holder!
Cities with environmental zones are, for example, Rome, Arezzo, Bologna, Bolzano, Bressanone (Brixen), Florence, Milan, Palermo, Pisa, and Verona.
Milan's historic center is only accessible for vehicles with a vignette from 07:30 to 19:30 from Monday to Friday. During these hours, an admission ticket of € 5 must be purchased for the so-called Area C.