Side-by-side comparison
Italy vs Slovakia driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Italy and Slovakia.
| Rule | Italy | Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 90 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 130 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Mandatory all day | Mandatory all day |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Mandatory | Mandatory in winter road conditions |
| Mandatory equipment | reflective vest, warning triangle | reflective vest, warning triangle |
| Low-emission zones | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Fines and enforcement | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |
Italy
Winter tyres / equipment: The source states that winter tyres are mandatory but gives no dates or conditions.
Slovakia
Typical passenger-car speed limits: The source lists 90 km/h on motorway sections in built-up areas.
Winter tyres / equipment: Mandatory when the road is entirely covered with snow or ice.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.