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Italy's Free Flow toll system expands, faces Sicily opposition
The Free Flow electronic toll system, which removes physical toll booths, is being rolled out on several Italian highway sections, including the A33 (Asti‑Cuneo), A36 Pedemontana Lombarda, A59 tangenziale di Como, A60 tangenziale di Varese and the Ospitaletto‑Montichiari connector. Drivers with a Telepass or similar device are charged automatically, while others must register on an app or pay at designated points within 15 days. Failure to pay can lead to a fine of up to €344 and the loss of two licence points. The system currently covers less than 200 km of Italy’s more than 6,000 km of toll roads and is expanding slowly.
A new Free Flow toll is slated for the Siracusa–Rosolini (later Siracusa–Gela) highway, scheduled to start in 2028. The proposal has triggered strong opposition in Sicily. The Movimento 5 Stelle Siracusa Sud, represented by Corrado Fioretti, called the charge “unacceptable” on an unfinished highway. The local Futuro Nazionale committee warned the toll would hurt the regional economy and burden commuters. Pietro Rosa, vice‑president of the Libero Consorzio, also issued a “no assoluto,” arguing the road, built with post‑earthquake public funds, should not be re‑taxed. Critics stress the highway’s incomplete status, safety issues, and the risk of increased costs for residents and businesses.
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A33 Autostrada delle Langhe · A36 Pedemontana Lombarda · A59 Tangenziale di Como · A60 Tangenziale di Varese · Autostrada A33 (Asti‑Cuneo) · Corrado Fioretti · Free Flow (Italy) · Free Flow electronic toll system · Free‑flow electronic toll system · Giovanni Rametta · Pietro Rosa · Siracusa‑Rosolini‑Modica highway
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Free Flow electronic toll system removes physical toll booths on certain Italian highway sections. www.inliberta.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.vetrinatv.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Movimento 5 Stelle Siracusa Sud opposes the Siracusa–Rosolini toll, calling it unacceptable. www.siracusanews.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Free Flow is active on the A33 (Asti‑Cuneo), A36 Pedemontana Lombarda, A59 tangenziale di Como, A60 tangenziale di Varese and the Ospitaletto‑Montichiari connector. www.inliberta.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.vetrinatv.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Free Flow currently covers less than 200 km of Italy’s over 6,000 km of toll highways. www.inliberta.it · quotidianodifoggia.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pietro Rosa, vice‑president of the Libero Consorzio, issued a “no assoluto” to the Siracusa‑Gela toll proposal. www.siracusaoggi.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Futuro Nazionale local committee opposes the toll, citing economic harm to the region. www.wltv.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Non‑payment under Free Flow can result in a fine of up to €344 and the loss of two driving licence points. www.inliberta.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.vetrinatv.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] A toll is planned to be introduced on the Siracusa–Rosolini (later Siracusa–Gela) highway via Free Flow starting in 2028. www.siracusanews.it · www.wltv.it · www.siracusaoggi.it