I recently came across some observations that I wrote 8 years ago when I first moved to Italy. Surprisingly (or not), most are still valid today. So I thought I'd share some of these orginal stories. I've called this collection, High Heels and Cobblestones because like those two items, Italy and I sometimes don't work well together.
Italian Driving Rules
Driving in Italy is a daily adventure. Each day when I’m out I see something new and absurd done. I’ve stopped being shocked and surprised. To help any future travelers, I’ve compiled a list of rules. I’m sure these will help you make sense of the Italian roads.
#1. If your car fits you can go there
#2. If your car doesn't fit, you can still go there
#3. Just because your lane does not have a dotted white line down the middle does not mean it's not 2 lanes
#4. Signals????? Obviously a North American concept. Except in LA
#5. If you drive anything 2 wheeled, you can go anywhere you want. Traffic laws do not apply to you.
#6. Stop signs. A roadside decoration of no real purpose.
#7. Passing. Solid white line, dotted white line, yellow line. They are just a guideline. Kind of like in video games.
#8. If you see someone you know, feel free to stop to say hello. Pulling off to the side not required.
#9. If, while driving, you intersect with a one way street, and your destination happens to be behind you, feel free to turn left then throw it in reverse and punch the accelerator until you find a parking spot. On-coming traffic, or in this case, rear-coming traffic will adjust.
#10. If you and your buddies desire to have an impromptu game of soccer, feel free to play where ever you like. Major roadways need not be excluded as the traffic will adjust
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