Series of anti-smog measures in Rome until March

Traffic in Rome has been banned within the fascia verde (green belt) on Sunday 19 January from 07.30 to 12.30, and from 16.30 to 20.30.

The move is part of regional measures to curb air pollution and will be repeated at the same times on Sunday 23 February and Sunday 23 March.

The ban includes vehicles with permits to access the city centre and limited traffic zones (ZTL). It excludes electric cars; petrol and diesel Euro 5 cars; Euro 2 and Euro 3 motorcycles; cars with special permits for disabled drivers.

For a full list of exempted vehicles as well as the city boundaries see the city website.