The Italian highway is called the Autostrade and is marked with the letter A. In 1921 the first part of the Autostrade was build and is now about 6,500 km in length.
In Italy they speak Italian and in some areas they speak Italian dialects. English is widely spoken.
Like to most European countries the currency in Italy is the Euro (€ or EUR).
Almost on whole the Autostrade you have to pay toll. Be sure you don't loose your toll-ticket or you risk a fine which is equal to the price of the maximum toll possible on your route. You don't need a vignette while driving in Italy. Notice that when you drive through Switzerland or Austria to visit Italy you need a vignette for these countries.
The speed limit on the Italian highway is 130 km/h and may be raised up to 150 km/h.
A safety vest and a warning triangle are mandatory.
In Italy the ACI (Automobile Club Italia) is a roadside assistance company and can be reached on the number 116.
Like the rest of Europe 112 is the general emergency number.
Petrol stations offer unleaded petrol (95 and 98 octane), Diesel and LPG (liquid petroleum gas). Unleaded petrol is called Benzina Senza Piombo, Benzina Verde or SP. Unleaded 98 is called Bezina Super Senza Piombo Plus or Benzina Verde Plus. Diesel can be called as Gasolio and LPG often as Gasauto or Gpl.
Radar detectors are forbidden.
While driving using of your mobile phone is forbidden, unless it's mounted in the car.
It's compulsory to have snow chaines in your car between 15th October and 15th April.
