Tuscany road trip: watch out for ZTL zones
By Simon Abplanalp ·
What a Zona a traffico limitato is, how to avoid fines and which route to take.
Florence, Siena, the Val d’Orcia: Tuscany is made for a week by car. But one detail leads to expensive letters every year.
ZTL: limited traffic zones
Many Italian old towns are only open to authorised vehicles. Cameras record every number plate. The fine arrives months later, and rental companies add an admin fee.
- Look for the round sign with a red border saying “ZTL”.
- Park outside and walk in.
- If your hotel is inside a ZTL, ask whether it can register your plate.
Route
Florence–Chianti–Siena–Pienza–Montepulciano is a classic.
