Limited traffic zone
A limited-traffic zone (also limited traffic area or traffic area ; Italian Zona a traffico limitato (CTL)) is in Italy a inner-city area , which usually only the entrance for vehicles of residents of the zone for suppliers of shops and Vehicles permitted with a special permit issued by the respective city. For unauthorized vehicles in this zone, there is either a general ban or a ban on driving at certain times of the day . In larger cities, access is usually monitored with the help of surveillance cameras that register all vehicles entering the ZTL.
purpose
The objectives of a restricted traffic zone are:
- Improving road safety for pedestrians and cyclists
- Improving accessibility for residents
- Reducing pollution
- Reduction of traffic noise
- Generating income
Signage
The beginning of a restricted traffic zone can be recognized by means of corresponding signs . You can see a traffic sign with a no driving sign and the inscription "zona traffico limitato". The exact times of the driving ban and / or any exceptions are indicated by additional signs or signs under the driving ban sign. In addition, in many cities it is explicitly stated that the access to the zone is monitored by a video control system.
The signage varies greatly in the various Italian cities.
Fine proceedings
Unauthorized entry into a restricted traffic zone is punishable by a fine in accordance with Article 7 Paragraph 14 of the Italian Road Traffic Act ( Codice della Strada ) in conjunction with the respective city ordinance . The fine is between 83 and 333 euros .
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Étroubles (inscription in Italian and French)
Web links
- Zone with restricted traffic (VBZ) on the website of the city of Bolzano ( South Tyrol )
- Information on the restricted traffic zone of the General German Automobile Club (ADAC)
- Information on the restricted traffic zone of the Austrian Automobile, Motorcycle and Touring Club (ÖAMTC)
- Overview of access restrictions in Italy on urbanaccessregulations.eu