Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Taormina ZTL - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 13-06-2012
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, 0:00 - 24:00
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: all
Fines: 25€ - 500€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The ZTL of Taormina is divided into three zones, each consisting of the following streets and squares:
Zone A: streets and squares within the radius of Via Diodoro Siculo, Piazza Andromaco, Via Paternò, Via Otto Geleng. Via Von Gloden, Via Diodoro Siculo, Via Apollo Arcageta, Piazza San Francesco di Paola, Piazza San Antonio Abate, Via Fazzello;
Zone B: section of Via S. Vincenzo between the intersection with Via Kitson und Piazza S. Antonio Abate, Piazza S. Antonio Abate, Via Fazzello, Corso Umberto, Via Toselli, Piazza S. Domenico, Via Pietro Rizzo, Via Damiano Rosso, Via Roma, Via Bagnoli Croci;
Zone C: Via Cappuccini, Via Dietro Cappuccini, Piazza S. Cacciola, Via Silipigni, Via Fontana Vecchia, Piazza F. Pagano, Via DH Lawrence.
Special features: Loading and unloading activities are allowed on all working days: 06.00 - 09.30
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Municipal Police of Taormina
Palazzo dei Giurati - Corso Umberto, 219
Phone: 0942 610.201
Fax: 0942 624400
E-Mail: polizia_municipale@comune.taormina.it
Exemptions: Residents (registration/application necessary), Doctor (registration/application necessary), Disabled vehicle (registration/application necessary), Fire brigade (registration/application necessary), Patient transport (registration/application necessary), Police car (registration/application necessary), Public bus, Taxi, Ambulance and Rental car
What is a traffic restricted zone (ZTL)?
A ZTL (Italian: Zona a Traffico Limitato) is a specific area in a city or region where vehicle access is restricted or limited in order to reduce traffic and emissions. These zones are often established in historic centers of cities or in residential areas to improve the quality of life for residents and reduce noise and exhaust pollution.
In a ZTL, for example, there may be bans on driving certain types of vehicles, such as older diesel vehicles, or restrictions on access at certain times of day. It may also be necessary to have a special permit or parking pass to drive in these zones.
Access to a ZTL is usually controlled via electronic monitoring systems, such as cameras or induction loops. Vehicle owners who violate the rules risk heavy fines.
The introduction of ZTLs has led to a reduction in traffic volumes in many cities.
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