Lake Como, Italy has all the ingredients to make for the perfect holiday.

Below are some basic road rules whilst driving in Italy.

• Drive on the right and overtake on the left.
• At roundabouts the traffic from the right has the right of way.
• Seat belts are compulsory in the front and back.
• Children under the age of 12 must travel in the rear passenger seats. The use of hand-held mobile phones while driving is prohibited.
• Blood alcohol limit is 0.05% (previously 0.08%); If you get stopped you will be fined.
• Lights must be turned on when driving on the motorways/dual-carriage ways
• Low-beam headlights are compulsory in tunnels.
• If you are stopped for a traffic violation, police are empowered to collect fines on the spot €40-€50
• It is mandatory to have €40-50 cash with you at all times incase of an event like this.
• A red warning triangle must be carried and used at a breakdown or accident.
• Driving in Switzerland, you must have a tax disc (vignette) valid for one year displayed on your windscreen. These can be bought at the border crossings and service stations (approx €40/€50)

Please take note that most (and this is from experience!) motorcyclists overtake seemingly suicidal manner and use the lakeside roads as their own personal race tracks!

Many of the Italians tend to tailgate tourists, don’t get into a panic and speed-up, just continue driving in a safe manner; they will eventually get fed-up and overtake you!

• Speed Limits Motorway 130 kph (80 mph)
• Motorway Wet 110 kph (68 mph)
• Dual Carriageway 110 kph (68 mph)
• Other Roads 90 kph (56 mph)
• Urban Areas 50 kph (31 mph)