Siena - Getting There By Road
Random breath tests can be imposed - the maximum legal alcohol to blood ratio is 0.05%. Dipped headlights are compulsory outside built-up areas during the day. All vehicles must carry a red warning triangle. Seat belts are compulsory. Fines for driving offences are on-the-spot and particularly heavy. The minimum age for driving is 18 years old. All those without an EU licence must carry an International Driving Permit.
Autostrade (tel: (06) 4363 2121; website: www.autostrade.it) provides information on motorway traffic in Italy.
Emergency breakdown service: ACI: (tel: 803 116).
Routes to the city: The SS2 motorway connects Siena to Florence, as does the slower, but prettier, A222 or Chiantigiana (Chianti route). The S326 connects Siena to the A1, which runs south to Rome.
Coach services: The main coach operators are SENA (tel: (0577) 283 203; website: www.sena.it), Sita (tel: (055) 478 2870; website: www.sitabus.it) and TRAIN (tel: (0577) 204 225/8; website: www.trainspa.it). Destinations include Milan, Rome and Florence. Services depart from the central bus station on Piazza Gramsci, in the city centre.
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