Let’s start with a premise: if you’re planning to venture into the beautiful city of Palermo, as with other places, it’s always a good idea to be aware of the ZTL zones where traffic is restricted, as these routes can change or affect mobility.
ZTL Palermo
Perhaps not everyone knows, but the purpose of the ZTL zones in Palermo is to make the environment much more livable by potentially reducing exhaust gas emissions and fine dust. Additionally, thanks to these zones, there is also a reduction in traffic within historic centers, which facilitates the movement of pedestrians, residents, and tourists.
ZTL Palermo: Hours and Zones
The areas to take into account are:
- Corso Tukory, specifically from the intersection with Corso Re Ruggero to Piazza Giulio Cesare
- From Piazza Giulio Cesare, extending along Via Lincoln in Palermo to the intersection with Foro Italico Umberto I
- Continuing along Foro Italico Umberto I to Piazza XIII Vittime
- From Piazza XIII Vittime, the same applies to Via Cavour to Piazza Verdi
- From Piazza Verdi, the ZTL extends to Via Volturno in Palermo
- ZTL also in the surroundings of Piazza Orlando Vittorio Emanuele from Via Salesio Balsano, continuing along Via Niccolò Turissi, to Via Papireto
- Continuing to Piazza Domenico Peranni
- Continuing along Corso Amedeo and its extension to Piazza Domenico Peranni to the intersection with Corso Calatafimi
- Finally, the ZTL extends to the route from Piazza Indipendenza to Corso Re Ruggero.
ZTL Palermo: Hours
The hours are as follows:
- Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Since 2020, the ZTL zones have also been active during evening and nighttime hours:
- Saturday from 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM and from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- Sunday from 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM
ZTL Palermo: How It Works
To access a ZTL zone, you must be a resident, domiciled, or stationed there. These categories have a pass that allows them to enter and exit without problems. This also applies to citizens with reduced mobility, contracted doctors, and citizens needing medical care. The same goes for those who need to work, study, or have health reasons, provided they use electric, hybrid, or low-emission vehicles.
ZTL Palermo: Passes
Regarding the pass, it’s important to know that there are different types of passes based on duration:
- Daily: costs €5 for petrol and diesel cars, €2.50 for hybrid, methane, and LPG cars.
- Daily pass for bus lines, heavy tourist vehicles, and those providing line tourist services, costing €30.
- Monthly Pass
- Annual Pass
For people with electric cars or those with limited mobility, as well as other categories on the whitelist, the pass is always free. Passes can be purchased online, at Amat counters, or at ACI offices in Palermo and its province.
