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Vehicles

Commercial Vehicle

Quick Answer

Commercial vehicles (trucks, lorries) pay higher tolls based on axle count and have reduced speed limits.

Detailed Explanation

Commercial vehicles on Italian highways are subject to specific rules. Toll classification: Class 3 (3 axles), Class 4 (4 axles), Class 5 (5+ axles), with progressively higher rates. Speed limits: 80 km/h for vehicles >3.5t. Driving bans: Sundays and holidays (with exceptions), some specific summer dates. Dedicated lanes: trucks must use right lanes. Fleet Telepass: specific business plans exist. Rest areas: dedicated zones with trucker services. Foreign commercial vehicles must follow the same rules.

Related Terms

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Vehicle Class

Vehicle class determines the toll rate based on the vehicle's height at the front axle and number of axles.

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Tolls

Tolls are the fees paid to use Italian highways, calculated based on distance traveled and vehicle class.

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