Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Cortona Gialla ZTL - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 04-08-2015
Type of environmental zone: Winter: 1.10. - 30.4. - daily 11:00 - 14:00 + 17:00 - 20:00
Summer: 1.5. - 30.9. - daily 10:00 - 15:00 + 16:00 - 4:00
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 area includes the following streets: Via Guelfa, Via S. Sebastiano, Via Roma (fino al civico 27), Via Ghibellina, Via Ghini, Via Coppi, Vicolo del Cipresso, Vicolo del Moro, Vicolo della Rosa, Vicolo della Pergola, Vicolo S. Agostino, Vicolo Sernini, Vicolo Beato Guido, Vicolo del Giardino, Vicolo Petrella, Piazza Diligenti, Vicolo della Luna, Vicolo della Vigna, Vicolo Armaioli, Via Mura del Mercato, Vicolo del Marzocco, Vicolo Orselli, Via S. Benedetto, Vicolo del Forno di Sasso, Vicolo Bacarelli, Vicolo del Fosso, Vicolo Quintani, Vicolo del Molino, Via della Fogna, Via della Campana, Vicolo Cattani, Vicolo del Loreto, Vicolo Fabbrucci, Vicolo del Baluardo, vicolo Fierli, Via Vagnucci, Vicolo Corazzi
Special features: Loading and unloading allowed between 15:00 - 16:00
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Municipal police of Cortona
Phone: 0575.637225
E-Mail: police@comune.cortona.ar.it
PEC: poliziamunicipale@pec.comune.cortona.ar.it
Exemptions: Residents (registration/application necessary), Disabled vehicle (registration/application necessary), Fire brigade (registration/application necessary), Patient transport (registration/application necessary), Police car (registration/application necessary), Taxi, Ambulance and Rental car
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Cortona Rossa ZTL - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 04-08-2015
Type of environmental zone: Winter: 1.10. - 30.4. - daily 11:00 - 14:00 + 17:00 - 20:00 (weekdays and public holidays)
Summer: 1.5. - 30.9. - daily 10:00 - 15:00 + 16:00 - 4:00 (weekdays and public holidays)
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 area includes the following streets: Via Nazionale, Vicolo Venuti, Vicolo della Scala, Vicolo Amandoli, Vicolo dell'Aurora, Vicolo della Notte, Vicolo del Precipizio, Vicolo Alticozz, Vicolo Baldacchini; Piazza della Repubblica, Vicolo Alfieri, Piazza Alfieri, Vicolo Baldelli, Piazza Baldelli, Piazza Signorelli
Special features: Loading and unloading allowed between 15:00 - 16:00
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Municipal police of Cortona
Phone: 0575.637225
E-Mail: police@comune.cortona.ar.it
PEC: poliziamunicipale@pec.comune.cortona.ar.it
Exemptions: Residents (registration/application necessary), Disabled vehicle (registration/application necessary), Fire brigade (registration/application necessary), Patient transport (registration/application necessary), Police car (registration/application necessary), 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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All current driving bans and further information are available in our Green-Zones App.
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