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Italy ZTL fine

Vizard
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A trip to Lucca last year. I arrived in a rain storm, in the dark.

The hotel was in the centre and  Sat Nav took me into what turned out to be closed roads. In the end I had to abandon the car and walk.

Long story short - I entered a ZTL four times within 20 minutes and have received 4 fines.

Any advice from those in the know please?



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  • Coupon-mad
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    Who is chasing these now?
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
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  • Vizard
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    Only the Italians at the moment. I received the papers yesterday.
  • Coupon-mad
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    You can ignore. There is no reciprocal agreement between the countries. 

     :) 
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  • Vizard
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    I will be returning to Italy, by the way.
  • Coupon-mad
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    edited 31 May 2025 at 1:31PM
    Don't think that matters a jot but others will confirm.
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  • Vizard
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    Can someone who knows please confirm?
  • ChirpyChicken
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    Vizard said:
    Can someone who knows please confirm?
    No there will be no negative effects
  • sardine_1
    sardine_1 Posts: 1 Newbie
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    Hello,

    I received a ztl in Lucca, issued by the Vatican City on 12th September, 2025. The date of the offence was 13th July, 2024.

    I understand that under EU rules, the notice usually must be served within 360 days to foreign drivers??

    I received the fine/documents in October last year, 2025 and have done nothing about it. I am due to go back for 1 week later this month, and hopefully to live there for a year commencing May.

    Do I pay the fine now (which should be nearly 200 euros for late payment) or simply ignore it?

    Since receiving the fine last October, I have not received any reminders etc.

    Thanks

  • Coupon-mad
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    Ignore it.

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