What is the "ZTL Restricted Traffic Zone Fines" scam in Bologna?

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Bologna's historic centre is divided into ZTL (Zone a Traffico Limitato) restricted traffic zones monitored by cameras. Tourists driving rental cars who inadvertently enter these zones receive automated fines of €80–€335, which arrive weeks or months after the trip via the rental company — along with an additional administrative processing fee. The zone boundaries are marked but easy to miss, and GPS navigation apps sometimes route drivers through restricted areas. Avoid driving into central Bologna with a rental car. Park outside the ZTL boundary at a peripheral car park and use public transport. If you must drive, ask your hotel or rental company to confirm your route does not enter the ZTL. Verify your navigation app's settings recognise ZTL restrictions.

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