Italian towns impose water limits, expand smart parking and road safety

The Comune of Vercelli, citing a national water deficit and high temperatures, has banned non‑essential water uses such as washing courtyards, vehicles and private pools, while keeping domestic consumption allowed.

Anas has opened the “Green Island” service area on the A2 near Lattarico, installing high‑power electric‑vehicle chargers and a temporary ambulance patrol covering a 20 km stretch, with information panels for nearby hospitals.

Busto Arsizio extended its automated licence‑plate parking system to the Gavinana, Volturno and Landriani lots, maintaining the €1‑per‑hour rate and offering free parking during the Ferragosto week.

Bergamo introduced new traffic rules for the historic Città Alta, restricting light commercial vehicles and encouraging electric vans to improve pedestrian safety.

A 1 between Chiusi Chianciano Terme and Fabro will be closed overnight on 10‑11 August for barrier‑renovation works, with detour routes advised for light and heavy traffic.

Orvieto revised its electric‑vehicle parking scheme: free zones remain in three central squares, while several other squares will now charge for EV parking to balance demand.

A joint ASPI‑Polizia campaign set up safety‑information points and medical checks at service areas on the A1 and A14 during the August travel weekend.

Portoferraio ordered a temporary vehicle ban on Via della Fonderia on 10 August to allow a thorough street‑cleaning operation by the waste‑management firm ESA.