Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Rent Sprint
(
081 764 13 33;
www.rentsprint.it
;
Via Santa Lucia 36)
Scooter hire
only.
Parking
Parking in Naples is no fun. Blue lines by the side of the road denote pay-and-display
parking - buy tickets at the meters or from tobacconists - with rates costing €1.50 to €2
per hour. Elsewhere street parking is often overseen by illegal attendants who will expect
a €1 to €2 fee for their protection of your car. It's usually easier to bite the bullet and pay
them than attempt a moral stance.
East of the city centre, there's a 24-hour car park at Via Brin (€1.30 for the first four
hours, and €7.20 for 24 hours). It is also the safer option as thieves often target hired or
foreign-registered cars.
Elsewhere in the region, parking can be similarly problematic, especially at the main re-
sorts on the Amalfi Coast and, even more especially, in August.
Road Rules
Contrary to appearances there are road rules in Italy. Here are some of the most essential:
» Cars drive on the right side of the road and overtake on the left.
» Seat belt use (front and rear) is mandatory.
» You must give way to cars entering an intersection from a road on your right, unless oth-
erwise indicated.
» In the event of a breakdown, a warning triangle is compulsory, as is use of an approved
yellow or orange safety vest if you leave your vehicle.
» Italy's blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%. Random breath tests occur and penalties can be
severe.
» Speed limits for cars are 130km/h to 150km/h on
autostrade
(freeways); 110km/h on
other main highways; 90km/h on minor, non-urban roads; and 50km/h in built-up areas.
» The speed limit for mopeds is 40km/h.
» Helmets are required on all two-wheeled transport.
» Headlights are compulsory day and night for all vehicles on the
autostrade
, and advis-
able for motorcycles even on smaller roads.
