Be wary of speeding violations in Florence, Italy. We rented a van for 6 passengers and were en route to drop off the van in Florence on 7/12/25. We got a UPS special delivery package on 11/5/25 notifying us that there was a traffic violation for exceeding the speed limit of 70 km per hour because our car was clocked at 72 km per hour! The fine was 57 euros if we paid within 5 days but double that amount if this amount was not remitted. An acquantaince had a similar experience in Rome. We've rented autos in Europe in the past in several countries without incident. I am posting this to warn future auto renters about the strict speeding violations in Italy.
Posted by
Huntsville, AL, USA
8441 posts
Those radar cameras give no leeway. And they are all over Italy cities. One got me on the causeway going out to Venice.
They probably want you to pay in Euros to a city checking account online. There are bill payment services in Europe that can charge your charge card and handle the transaction for you. And their service fee is not too bad.
Posted by
Twin Cities of MN
7714 posts
I've unfortunately done a little research on this. My credit union charged $40, Schwab's charge was $0 - $10, depending on your balances. I didn't check, but I'm told WISE is less expensive than a bank or credit union.
Posted by
Singapore
1051 posts
Jule M that is extraordinary! My bank doesn't charge for international transfers, and the exchange rate is very good- but it's a good point about using Wise (or Revolut is also good).