Personal comments:

Lovely country to visit, but the road quality isn't the best! Roads tend to improve the further north you get, and the petrol also appears to be cheaper the further north you get. Municipal aires are generally in good condition and good places to stay overnight, although we did find one that had "no stopping" signs there... suggesting the land might be privately owned now.

EU Member:

Yes

Currency:

Euro

Language(s):

Italian

Vignette / toll requirements:

Most motorways have tolls

Vehicle laws:

Speed limit is 130 kph on motorways (110 kph in wet weather), 110 kph on dual carriageways (90 kph in wet weather), 90 kph on main roads and 50 kph in built up areas

Dipped headlights compulsory during the daytime

Warning triangle, reflective jacket and snow chains are mandatory

Avoid driving in the rain, as road drainage can be poor

Discount fuel may be available at weekends

Wild camping rules:

Campsites are very expensive - look out for signs saying "Agri Tourismo" which will provide cheaper stops

Car parks should be fine... although they are often used by "lovers" and youths in the evenings!