San Marino
Drives on the right · EUR · Emergency 112Speed limits
Urban
50 km/h
Rural / outside built-up areas
70 km/h
Motorway
No general limit
Alcohol limits
General limit
0.5‰
Novice drivers
0.0‰
Mandatory equipment
- •Warning triangle
- •Hi-vis vest
Winter tires & snow chains
Winter tires or chains can be advisable in winter given the elevated, hilly terrain, though not a strict requirement distinct from surrounding Italian practice.
Tolls
System
No general toll
No road tolls within San Marino.
More things to know before you drive
Seatbelts
Mandatory front and rear for all occupants.
Mobile phone use
Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited.
Child seats
Children under 150 cm must use an approved child restraint suited to their size.
Headlights
Dipped headlights recommended in poor visibility and tunnels; not generally mandatory in daylight otherwise.
Low-emission & restricted zones
The historic hilltop city center (a UNESCO World Heritage site) restricts general vehicle access — most visitors park outside and walk or take a cable car up.
Right of way & roundabouts
Priority to the right at unmarked intersections; roundabouts give way to traffic already circulating. Roads are steep and winding given the hilltop terrain.
Parking
Paid parking is available at several car parks outside the historic center; on-street parking within the walls is very limited.
Speed cameras
Fixed and mobile cameras are used on main roads.
Good to know
A small enclave entirely within Italy, with traffic law closely mirroring Italian practice. The historic hilltop capital restricts vehicle access — plan to park outside and walk in.