How the Milan ZTL works
The historic centre of Milan (Milano) is a ZTL, a Zona a Traffico Limitato
or limited traffic zone. While it is active, only vehicles with a permit may drive in.
How you get fined
Every entrance has a camera gate (varco) that reads number plates. Driving past an active gate without a permit
means a fine, and each gate you pass is a separate fine. With a rental car the fine usually arrives months later,
with an administration fee from the rental company on top.
When the zones are active
Area B
- Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30 (not on public holidays)
Area C
- Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30 (not on public holidays)
Piazzale Governo Provvisorio
San Dalmazio – Filodrammatici
San Luigi – Scrivia – Don Bosco
Sant’Agostino – Cesare da Sesto
Via Ascanio Sforza (evenings)
- Mon–Thu 19:00–06:00
- Mon 00:00–06:00
- Fri 19:00–00:00
- Sat, Sun all day
How to avoid a fine
- Check the map for the time you will actually arrive, not just now.
- Tell us what you drive: some older diesel and petrol cars are banned at any hour.
- Park outside the zone and walk. "Plan a route" suggests car parks outside every ZTL.
- Staying at a hotel inside the zone? It must register your plate before you drive in.
- Bus-only gates stay forbidden even with a permit.
This guide is indicative. Road signs and municipal ordinances always prevail.
Florence ZTL map ·
Rome ZTL map ·
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