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General Information<\/h2>\n

\"Conduire<\/a>Like many large European cities, driving in Rome is inconvenient and often accompanied by traffic jams due to restrictions. Moreover, getting around in Rome<\/strong> is not always peaceful: you must account for a city-specific behavior that is somewhat aggressive and shows little regard for the rules.
\nSome areas of the city are closed to traffic at certain times and\/or on certain days. Parking can be a real nightmare on Friday and Saturday evenings, or even during the day in the centre. Traffic is often congested. And as if that was not enough, a car with a foreign license plate more easily attracts car thieves\u2026 Additionally, the most polluting vehicles are banned on certain days (ZFE zones).<\/p>\n

Driving in the city centre: ZTL zones in Rome<\/h2>\n

\"ztl<\/a>Traffic is restricted in most of Rome\u2019s city centre, generally during daytime on weekdays, and on Friday and Saturday evenings. Only authorized vehicles can enter.
\nFines are very high. In 2025, ZTL access fees rose due to the Jubilee \u2014 for example up to \u20ac1,232 for an Euro\u202f4 vehicle in the historic centre.<\/p>\n

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Panel at the entrance of a ZTL area<\/p><\/div>\n

Signs bearing “ZTL<\/strong>” (Zona a Traffico Limitato) mark the entry points to these zones, topped with cameras. They display the hours during which traffic is restricted and only residents and permit holders may drive.<\/p>\n

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Illuminated sign indicating that the ZTL is closed to traffic (VARCO POSING)<\/p><\/div>\n

An illuminated display shows whether the zone is currently closed: “VARCO ATTIVO” or if circulation is allowed: “VARCO NON ATTIVO”.<\/p>\n

The main restricted traffic zone (east of the Tiber) can be bypassed via the Colosseum, Termini Station, the “Mura Torto” north near Villa Borghese, along the Tiber quays, Piazza Bocca della Verit\u00e0, the Circus Maximus, and around the Palatine Hill.
\nAdditionally, the Trastevere district west of the Tiber also has ZTL zones, as do Testaccio, San Lorenzo, and Monti. (See table below and updates on romamobilita.it.)<\/p>\n

\u2192 See the updated 2025 map<\/a><\/p>\n

Table of ZTL 2025 in Rome and map<\/h3>\n
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ZTL Zone<\/th>\nActive Hours<\/th>\nRestrictions<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Tridente (A1)<\/td>\nMon\u2013Fri: 6:30\u201319:00; Sat: 10:00\u201319:00<\/td>\nAccess restricted to residents and authorized vehicles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Historic Centre<\/td>\nMon\u2013Fri: 6:30\u201318:00; Sat: 14:00\u201318:00<\/td>\nPrivate vehicles prohibited, except residents, taxis, and disabled.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trastevere<\/td>\nEvery day: 6:30\u201310:00; Fri\u2013Sat: 23:00\u20133:00<\/td>\nAdditional night restrictions in summer. Speed limited to 30\u202fkm\/h at night.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Lorenzo<\/td>\nFri\u2013Sat: 21:00\u20133:00<\/td>\nAccess banned for non-residents during these hours.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Testaccio<\/td>\nFri\u2013Sat: 23:00\u20133:00<\/td>\nNight-time access restricted to residents only.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Map of restricted traffic ZTL zones<\/h3>\n
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ZTL Trastevere map 2025<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Parking in Rome<\/h2>\n

Blue lines generally indicate paid parking (metered). White spots may have time limits but are free. Yellow spaces are reserved for certain vehicles: disabled, police, etc. \u2026<\/p>\n

It is generally difficult to find a parking spot. However, along the Lungotevere (along the river), you can often find places.
\nOn Friday and Saturday evenings, traffic in the centre is heavy and slow, and parking spots are extremely hard to find.
\nParking in ZTL zones is often forbidden or allowed only with a permit: check the signs.<\/p>\n

Low Emission Zones in Rome<\/h2>\n
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Fascia Verde in Rome<\/p><\/div>\n

Rome has several low emission zones, notably the Fascia\u202fVerde and the Anello\u202fFerroviario, where the most polluting vehicles (Euro\u202f0\u20132) are restricted or prohibited. These zones aim to reduce pollution and protect the historical heritage. This concerns only a small portion of private vehicles.<\/p>\n