Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Lecce ZTL - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 03-05-2010
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, Mon-Sat 21:00h - 6:00h, Sun and public holidays 0:00h - 24:00h
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: all, except motorbikes
Fines: 25€ - 500€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The area includes the historic center and concerns the following streets: via Università, via Galasso, viale Michele de Pietro, viale XV luglio, viale re Francesco Lo, via Duca degi Abruzzi and via Manifattura Tabacchi.
Special features: Loading and unloading allowed:
on weekdays from 05:30h - 10:30h and from 15:00h - 17:00h
on public holidays from 05:30h - 10:00h
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Lecce ZTL Licensing Office
Tel. and fax 0832.682786
E-mail: permessiztl@comune.lecce.it
Exemptions: Doctor, Disabled vehicle, Fire brigade, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Security company (registration/application necessary) and Ambulance
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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