FAQs about parking regulations in South Tyrol
What does the blue wheelchair symbol mean, and who is it valid for?
The blue disabled parking permit—although older orange permits may still occasionally be seen in Italy—is also valid in South Tyrol. It applies to people who hold an official disability parking permit issued on the basis of reduced mobility or impaired walking ability.
Can wheelchair users park in designated accessible parking spaces for an unlimited period?
Yes. There is no time limit for parking in designated accessible parking spaces when a valid disabled parking permit is displayed.
Is it possible to park in non-designated parking spaces if the disabled parking permit is displayed on the dashboard?
If no accessible parking space is available, holders of a valid disabled parking permit may generally park in paid parking spaces ("blue zones") throughout most of South Tyrol, provided that the permit is clearly displayed inside the vehicle.
(It is advisable to contact the local tourist office or municipality for specific regulations that may apply in a particular area.)
In some limited traffic zones (ZTL), there is often a blue wheelchair symbol accompanied by information in Italian. What does it mean, and how should it be interpreted?
At the entrance to a limited traffic zone (ZTL), the blue wheelchair symbol indicates that vehicles displaying a valid disabled parking permit are normally allowed access. However, special regulations apply in the cities of Bolzano and Merano. Access to ZTL areas is permitted only after the disabled parking permit and vehicle registration number have been registered with the local municipality. Entry into ZTL areas is monitored by camera systems and strictly enforced. Applications for authorisation to enter limited traffic zones can generally be submitted online through the relevant municipal websites.
Real-time display of accessible parking spaces with “available/occupied” parking sensors in Merano town centre:
Interactive map on “South Tyrol for All”: www.altoadigepertutti.it/en/map
OPEN DATA HUB - Merano
OPEN DATA HUB - Merano
