Tyres
Motorcycle tyre pressures: how and when to check them
Check both tyres when cold and use only the figures specified for your motorcycle, tyres and load.
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Renewals, documents and everyday questions: practical answers for drivers in Italy.
Restricted traffic zones and city driving
ZTLs and newly qualified drivers: are the rules different?
ZTL access is not determined by how long you have held your licence: the local order, vehicle type, permits and times for that zone all matter.
Maintenance
How to check your engine oil level
Follow the handbook procedure: the required parking position, temperature and waiting time vary by model and measurement system.
Parking
How close can you park to a pedestrian crossing?
Do not park right beside a crossing: the Highway Code prohibits parking near the markings, and signs may require additional clearance.
Parking
How to set a parking disc
Set the disc to your arrival time as directed by the sign, and observe the parking limit without moving the time forward.
Parking
Can I leave my car in an electric-vehicle charging bay?
Charging bays are subject to parking rules and signs. Check whether you may stay after charging and for how long.
Renewing your licence
Can you renew your driving licence before it expires?
You can arrange the appointment in advance, but the correct date, start of validity and procedure depend on your licence and category.
Maintenance
Car servicing: when is it due and what does it include?
Servicing follows the intervals and work specified by the manufacturer, which may depend on time, mileage and how the vehicle is used.
Refuelling
How to tell whether a fuel pump dispenses petrol or diesel
Always read the label and code on the pump and compare them with the fuel specified for your vehicle: the nozzle colour is not enough.
Refuelling
Can you refuel with LPG at a self-service pump?
LPG refuelling rules depend on the filling station. Follow its signs and attendant’s instructions; do not improvise connections or steps.
Refuelling
Self-service: I paid, but no fuel came out
If payment went through but the pump did not dispense fuel, do not pay again blindly: check the transaction and contact the operator.
Refuelling
Is it better to fill the tank every time or add a little at a time?
There is no refuelling interval that suits every car: follow the handbook, usable range and conditions for your journey.
Documents
What to do straight away if your driving licence is stolen
Report the theft to the police, check how to get a replacement and protect your personal data. A report alone does not authorise you to drive.
Renewing your licence
Licence renewal after age 80: which checks are required?
After age 80, there is no single rule for everyone: category, expiry date and health conditions determine the assessment and validity period.
Maintenance
ABS warning light on: what changes when braking?
With the ABS warning light on, the anti-lock braking system may not work: drive carefully and have the vehicle checked.
Penalty points and fines
Lost penalty points: when is your balance updated?
Points are not always deducted on the day of the penalty notice. The balance changes once the offence is final and the authority has reported it.
Parking
Parking in the second row: when is it prohibited?
Leaving a car parked alongside another row obstructs traffic and is prohibited in the cases set out by law; do not confuse parking with stopping.
Restricted traffic zones and city driving
Can motorbikes and scooters enter a ZTL?
Motorbikes and scooters do not have automatic nationwide access to ZTLs: check the local order, sign, vehicle category and any plate authorisation.
Documents
Damaged or illegible driving licence: when to request a replacement
If the photo, details or security features are no longer legible, check with the Motorizzazione how to request a replacement because of damage.
Parking
Parking your car on a hill or slope
On a slope, choose a permitted space and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the parking brake and transmission.