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nabis can be considered traffickers and prosecuted as such. The same applies to tiny
amounts of other drugs. Those caught with amounts below this threshold can be subject to
minor penalties.
The legal limit for blood-alcohol levels is 0.05% and random breath tests do occur.
Your Rights
If detained, you should be given verbal and written notice of the charges laid against you
within 24 hours by arresting officers. You have no right to a phone call upon arrest. The
prosecutor must apply to a magistrate for you to be held in preventive custody awaiting
trial (depending on the seriousness of the offence) within 48 hours of arrest. You have the
right not to respond to questions without the presence of a lawyer. If the magistrate orders
preventive custody, you have the right to then contest this within the following 10 days.
Money
The euro is Italy's currency. The seven euro notes come in denominations of €500, €200,
€100, €50, €20, €10 and €5. The eight euro coins are in denominations of €2 and €1, and
€0.50, €0.20, €0.10, five, two and one cents.
For the latest exchange rates, check out www.xe.com .
Credit & Debit Cards
Bancomats (ATMs) are widely available throughout Campania and are the best way to ob-
tain local currency. International credit and debit cards can be used in any Bancomat dis-
playing the appropriate sign. Cards are also good for payment in most hotels, restaurants,
shops, supermarkets and tollbooths.
Check any charges with your bank. Most banks now build a fee of around 2.75% into
every foreign transaction. In addition, ATM withdrawals can attract a further fee, usually
around 1.5%.
If your card is lost, stolen or swallowed by an ATM, you can telephone toll free to have
an immediate stop put on its use:
Amex (
06 7290 0347 or your national call number)
Diners Club (
800 864064)
MasterCard (
800 870866)
Visa (
800 819014)
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