conaero
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I got home last night to be welcomed by a singed for document from Italy, informing me that when in Tuscany in March this year, I unknowingly drove in a restricted ZTL zone.
They are now demanding €140 which will rise to €200 in 60 days if not paid.
So, I hop on to Google, find that the District of Pisa issue about half a million of these such notices each year to foreigners via the hire car companies.
So, if I dont pay it, what can the Italian courts do?
I spoke to the highways agency and DVLA and they told me to pay it, but they can not advise as to Italian Law and what they can and cant enforce.
Ok, its not like I am going to get extradited for a parking offence, but do we have any lawyers on here that can advice me or members who have been through the same thing.
The frustrating thing is that if I was a resident, I can enter these zones, but because I am a tourist, bringing money to their city, I am in breach, nice!
Oh, one more thing, I am planning on driving into Italy next spring on the factory tour (dont think I will need to show my passport) , and also might fly there in the next 2 years (where I will have to show my passport). Will I get stopped at passport if I have not paid?
They are now demanding €140 which will rise to €200 in 60 days if not paid.
So, I hop on to Google, find that the District of Pisa issue about half a million of these such notices each year to foreigners via the hire car companies.
So, if I dont pay it, what can the Italian courts do?
I spoke to the highways agency and DVLA and they told me to pay it, but they can not advise as to Italian Law and what they can and cant enforce.
Ok, its not like I am going to get extradited for a parking offence, but do we have any lawyers on here that can advice me or members who have been through the same thing.
The frustrating thing is that if I was a resident, I can enter these zones, but because I am a tourist, bringing money to their city, I am in breach, nice!
Oh, one more thing, I am planning on driving into Italy next spring on the factory tour (dont think I will need to show my passport) , and also might fly there in the next 2 years (where I will have to show my passport). Will I get stopped at passport if I have not paid?