A ZTL fine to a customer from abroad can arrive even after twelve months, usually after about six; with a rental car the route is longer.
Even after a year
People living abroad often think that if the fine has not arrived within a few weeks, it never will. That is not so: for customers from abroad the notification can arrive even after twelve months. It usually arrives after about six months, when the trip is a distant memory.
With a rental car the route is longer
If you were driving a rental car, the first fine goes to the rental company, which is obliged by the Highway Code to pass the renter’s details, that is yours, to the municipal police. Only then do the municipal police reissue the fine in your name: from that moment you have 60 days to ask for its cancellation. The process is explained in the rental car guide.
How to prepare
That is why it is worth keeping the garage parking ticket for a full year. When the fine arrives, do not pay it at once if you suspect an error: contact the garage and send the ticket.
Frequently asked questions
How long can a ZTL fine take to reach a foreign visitor?
Even after twelve months; usually after about six.
Why is the route longer with a rental car?
The first fine goes to the rental company, which under the Highway Code passes the renter’s details to the municipal police; the fine is then reissued in the customer’s name.
What do I do when the fine arrives?
Do not pay it at once if you suspect an error: contact the garage and send the parking ticket.
Official information
Check current access rules, transport and attraction information for your travel date.