For example, the nearest beaches of northern Italy are about 600 kilometers from Bratislava. The journey will take about six to seven hours depending on the current traffic situation and season.
Italy offers up to 6 500 kilometers of motorways. The recommended route from Slovakia leads through Austria - Vienna, Graz, then to the Italian border and finally through Udinese and Venice - all the way to the coast.
On the way through Austria is the start of the Tarvisio motorway. In Italy, tolls are levied at motorways that are designated as Alt Stazione. The amount of toll in Italy depends on the vehicle category and the distance traveled.
On average, it is possible to count 8 - 9 euros for every 100 kilometers. Cash fees can be paid in euros, but other currencies are also accepted.
The fastest way is to pay by card at the cash registers designated Carte. Another alternative is to pay with a Visa card prepaid card, which can be purchased at petrol pumps worth € 25, € 50 or € 75. The card is valid until the prepaid credit is exhausted.
Tolls can also be paid through the Telepass toll system. Thanks to the wireless device, the sections of motorways traveled are recorded and then billed. There is no need to stop while driving, it just slows down to 30 km / h.
Penalties are most common for driving on red, bad parking, driving under the influence of alcohol (the legal limit is 0.5 per mile of alcohol in the driver's blood), making phone calls while driving, etc.
Fines or deposits are paid on the spot. If the driver does not have enough cash to refuse to pay, they will withhold his driver's license or even his car.
The fine should be paid on the spot, respectively. within five days. It is then reduced by 30 percent. If it is not paid within 60 days, it is increased to twice the original amount. A driver who does not pay the toll fee even within an additional period of fifteen days will be fined EUR 85 - 338.
Every motor vehicle must always have dipped beams on when driving. The reflective vest with reflective fabric and warning triangle should be in the car. If the road accident participants do not write the accident form and do not agree on its fault, the police must be called (line 113).
Petrol and diesel
In Italy, fuel is the most expensive in Europe. The average price per liter of petrol is € 1.60. Diesel is about 20 cents cheaper. It is advisable to refuel a full tank in Austria, where prices are comparable with Slovakia.