Navigating Italian Roads

Telepass

Similar to many stateside electronic toll collection, Telepass is Italy's version. Italian toll booths are challenging to navigate. With Telepass there is no need to stop at toll booths. It can also be used for parking lots like Venice Marco Polo, and certain ZTL (restricted traffic zones) in some Italian cities. Charges are automatically deducted from your linked account or credit card, and detailed statements make tracking expenses easier.  Depending on what your plan, there may be a nominal monthly fee. 

Telepass application can be done in person or completed online or at an authorized distribution point, see the locations on their website.  Once picked up, the device needs to be activated either online or at the distribution point. Activation typically involves linking it to your bank account or credit card.

Allied Forces Italy Driver's Licenses are only valid in Italy, see the options for these at the SETAF website. 

Parking Apps

Finding a parking ticket machine, in the dark, in the rain only to discover it's out of order can be testing. However, with a parking app, one that is widely used in Italy,  comes convenience and takes the guessing out of parking.  You only pay for the time you park, plus a small fee. If you are underway and the parking is about to expire, you can easily add time via the app on the fly without the stress of having to go back and add money.