Location markerItaly
36. Location marker
A location marker is a roadside reference showing a measured position along a road. It normally identifies a kilometre, mile or smaller interval measured from an established starting point on that route.
Kilometre and hectometre markers help road users, emergency services, road authorities and maintenance crews identify an exact section of road. They do not impose a speed limit, priority rule or access restriction.
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What does a roadside location marker tell you in Italy?
Italian motorway references may use progressive kilometre markers along a designated route.
🔗 normattiva.it • Normattiva current signing regulation Article129
How can a location marker help in an emergency in Italy?
If you can see a marker safely, give the emergency operator the route number or road name, travel direction and marker reading. Additional landmarks, exits and GPS position can help. Do not leave a safe place or enter traffic to read a post.
🔗 normattiva.it • Normattiva current signing regulation Article129
Does a location marker set a speed limit or permit stopping in Italy?
No. A location marker is for orientation and road management; it does not itself set a speed limit, change priority or permit parking. Follow the actual traffic signs and stop only where the law and safety allow.
🔗 aci.gov.it • Italy, Road Code — articles 38–39, 157–158, 176
🔗 aci.gov.it • ACI official Road Code — article 39

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