NEW RULES FOR DRIVING IN ITALY 2024: DON'T GO BEFORE WATCHING THIS 🚗

[@laurihines300]

Perhaps I missed this part of your video, but a huge requirement is that an international drivers license is required in Italy. They are cracking down on the snow, especially in the south, and you often cannot even rent a car without an international license. If you’re from the US, it’s very easy to pick these up at AAA for about $25. Also, and again, I’m not sure if this is throughout Italy, but I’ve seen it in most of the larger towns and cities where we live in Tuscany, parking is color-coded. White is free parking available to anyone. Blue is paid parking and you must generally find the pay station first, and put the ticket on your dashboard. Yellow parking is for residents only. Again, best to check wherever you will be traveling in Italy to see what their particular rules are as far as colored parking spaces.

[@PartyTIme-oy7cm]

*For Canadians, AMA is the only place authorized to issue an IDL. You don't require a membership and can obtain one in person, or via mail within a few weeks of your trip.

[@nielspaulin2647]

Good info, Thank you.

[@emorse912]

Great video. I'll be there soon. What are your thoughts on size/type of car for expats? I understand some roads are very narrow.

[@panterone1769]

Se non sei abituato alle strade strette noleggia un'auto classe C.

[@FortunateXpat]

Pro tips for driving in Sicily. 1. Never put your phone down. And remember, texting while driving is a skill that needs to be practiced. 2. Drive as fast and reckless as possible. When you see pedestrians or bicyclists on the road, don’t slow down. Try to see how dangerously close you can get without hitting them. Especially at crosswalks. The same rule applies to driving near motorcyclists on the autostrada. 3. When entering a roadway or intersection, never look in the direction of the oncoming traffic. Only look in the direction that you want to drive. If there’s traffic, block the oncoming cars and wait until there is an opening in the lane you need. And of course, never use your indicators. 4. Ignore all speed limits and stop signs. When at a traffic light, honk your horn as soon as the light turns green. Don’t be shy, horns are made for honking. 5. Parking. Make sure that when double parking you block as much traffic as possible. 6. If the car or motorcyclist in front of you is not going as fast as you want, be sure to tailgate at least a half meter from their bumper. Don’t forget to dangerously pass whenever possible, even on blind corners.

[@coxhoe789]

and is against the law

[@riolaper]

My top pro tip is to prepare a bottle of vodka in the car and drink as much as possible first before starting the car. This ensures that you are alert while driving.

[@FortunateXpat]

@@coxhoe789 In Sicily? 😂

[@FortunateXpat]

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[@ferruccioveglio8090]

Mii... mica succede solo in Sicilia!

[@natiashavladze3634]

Useful video for sure 🥰

[@DramaticallyExpatic]

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[@dragonworldraid9738]

I'm right now in Napoli. This sucks, is the fastest way to meet your God. Holy shit I cant wait 4 more days to finish this trip!! Learn to drive, assholes! Oh, and avoid any crosswalk, just keep walking arround in circles until night.

[@valentinaodesskaya4186]

👍🥰🥰

[@pile333]

👏

[@КостянтинСоколов]

👍👍👍💖💖💖

[@thadtuiol1717]

Driving in Italy is one of the most 3rd world experiences you can get in Europe.

[@saggioperduto_7566]

North Is not that bad, south Is hell 💀

[@lucamaestrini8696]

As an Italian I do agree and I'm proud of this

[@dragonworldraid9738]

​@@saggioperduto_7566 North may be as shit as Italy, not all south drive like these oxen. Come to Spain we will teach u all... As always and on everything ;)

[@maryiii_youtube]

It's true, unfortunately. Driving here in Italy is nightmare