ItalyvsMonaco
Italy and Monaco share a land border — here's how their driving rules differ, side by side.
VERIFIED 2026-07-29 & 2026-07-29 · METHODOLOGY| RULE | Italy | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
| Driving side | Drives on the right | Drives on the right |
| Urban speed limit | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Rural speed limit | 90 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Motorway speed limit | 130 km/h | No general limit |
| Alcohol limit (general) | 0.5‰ | 0.5‰ |
| Alcohol limit (novice) | 0.0‰ | 0.2‰ |
| Mandatory equipment | Warning triangle, Hi-vis vest (for driver, if exiting vehicle on a road), Spare bulb kit (recommended) | Warning triangle, Hi-vis vest |
| Tolls | Toll booths | No general toll |
| Headlights | Dipped headlights mandatory on motorways and main roads outside built-up areas at all times, and in all tunnels. | Not generally mandatory in daylight; recommended in poor visibility and in tunnels. |
| Winter tires / chains | Winter tires or snow chains carried on board are required on many roads roughly mid-November to mid-April, but exact dates and affected roads are set locally by each road authority — check signage on your specific route, especially in the Alps and Apennines. | No legal requirement — essentially never needed given the mild Mediterranean climate and lack of significant elevation change. |
| Low-emission / restricted zones | Many city centers (Milan, Rome, Bologna, and others) have camera-enforced restricted traffic zones (ZTL) or low-emission zones — check local signage before entering. | No formal low-emission zone, but traffic and parking are tightly managed given limited space — expect heavy congestion and restricted access during major events (e.g. the Monaco Grand Prix). |
| Child seats | Children under 150 cm must use an approved child restraint suited to their size; rear-facing seats must not be used in front of an active airbag. | Children under 135 cm must use an approved child restraint suited to their height and weight. |
| Mobile phone use | Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited. | Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited. |
| Currency | EUR | EUR |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |