Italy has an excellent network of motorways (autostrada), designated by ‘A'. Speed limits on motorways are 130kph (81mph) for cars of 1100cc or more and 110kph (68mph) for smaller cars. All motorways are tolled but the strade statali (designated by ‘SS') are toll free.

Both driver and passenger must wear seat belts, if fitted, or face an on-the-spot fine. Random breath tests can be imposed - the maximum legal alcohol to blood ratio is 0.05%. The minimum age for driving is 18 years old. All those without an EU licence must carry an International Driving Permit.

Autostrade (tel: 840 042 121 or (055) 420 3200; website: www.autostrade.it) provides information on motorway traffic in Italy. 

Emergency breakdown services: Italian Automobile Club (tel: 361).  

Routes to the city: The A6 motorway connects Turin to Nice, while the A4 goes to Milan and Venice. The A5 runs north to Geneva and Lausanne.

Coach services: The main coach operators are Eurolines (tel: (011) 433 0587 or (055) 357 110; website: www.eurolines.it) and Sadem (tel: (011) 300 0611 or 538 967; website: www.sadem.it). Destinations include Milan, Palermo and the Aosta valley and services depart from the Terminal Bus Station (tel: (011) 433 8100; website: www.autostazionetorino.it) on Corso Vittorio Emanuele 11, 131, near Porta Susa station.