Driving in Italy vs. Monaco: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Italy and Monaco, it's crucial to be aware of their unique traffic regulations and road etiquette. Key distinctions include Italy's diverse speed limits and overtaking rules, contrasted with Monaco's stringent enforcement of standard limits. Understanding these variances ensures a safer and more enjoyable driving experience in these captivating destinations.

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Driving Side

The driving side in italy is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in italy is 85

1.899 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for italy is 1.899 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Italy	Monaco
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used; occasionally as edge line.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not used for lane separation; may indicate temporary diversions.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed if traffic conditions permit.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited, mostly on main roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Predominantly for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled ‘BUS’.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Shared with small vehicles or buses.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	Standard speed limits apply

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

italy:

Not commonly used; occasionally as edge line.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

italy:

Not used for lane separation; may indicate temporary diversions.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Overtaking: On Right

italy:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

Bus Lanes: Presence

italy:

Yes

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

italy:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

italy:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

italy:

Yes

monaco:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

italy:

Exclusive for bicycles.

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

italy:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

italy:

Yes

monaco:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

italy:

Electronic signs display current limits.

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Speeds Limits

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	Italy	Monaco
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	N/A
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	N/A
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	Standard speed limits apply
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation	Common for traffic violations

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

italy:

90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

italy:

80 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

italy:

70 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

italy:

130 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Buses And Vans

italy:

100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

italy:

80 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

italy:

Yes

monaco:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

italy:

Electronic signs display current limits

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

italy:

Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

Signals

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	Italy	Monaco
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Used; prepare to go when green appears	Rare in Monaco, usually not used
Traffic Signs: Language	Italian; symbols are standard	French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

italy:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

monaco:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

italy:

Used; prepare to go when green appears

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

Traffic Signs: Language

italy:

Italian; symbols are standard

monaco:

French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

italy:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

monaco:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Italy		Monaco
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless indicated by a sign		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

italy:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign

monaco:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

italy:

Varies by locality; check for signs

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Documentation

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	Italy	Monaco
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory for vehicles over four years old	Required annually; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Displayed on the vehicle windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

italy:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

monaco:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

italy:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

monaco:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

italy:

Mandatory for vehicles over four years old

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

italy:

Displayed on license plate

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

italy:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Alcohol

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	Italy		Monaco
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%		0.02%
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial		Can be substantial; varies by severity

Limits: Professional Drivers

italy:

0.00%

monaco:

0.02%

Enforcement: Fines

italy:

Substantial

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

Emergency Services

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	Italy	Monaco
Contact: General Emergency	112	112 or 18
Contact: Traffic Police	113 (State Police)	Local police also available on 911 using GSM
Contact: Roadside Assistance	116 (ACI)	Available through service providers or insurance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

italy:

112

monaco:

112 or 18

Contact: Traffic Police

italy:

113 (State Police)

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

Contact: Roadside Assistance

italy:

116 (ACI)

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

italy:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Italy	Monaco
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; significant fines, possible license suspension	Varies; fines are substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Varies; fines apply	Fine applies if not used
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, strict enforcement	Substantial fines issued
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, may include points on license	High fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible, especially for foreign drivers	Possible; varies
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically a set period to pay, often 60 days	Varies; typically must be settled soon

Common Fines: Speeding

italy:

Varies; significant fines, possible license suspension

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

italy:

Varies; fines apply

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

Common Fines: Phone Use

italy:

Fines apply, strict enforcement

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

italy:

Fines apply, may include points on license

monaco:

High fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

italy:

Possible, especially for foreign drivers

monaco:

Possible; varies

Payment: Deadline

italy:

Varies; typically a set period to pay, often 60 days

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon