1936 On the Continent

may be purchased at the following frontier stations from E.N.I.T. offices: Grimaldi, Piena, San Dalmazzo, Argentera, Claviere, Modane, Molaretto, Little St. Bernard, Great St. Bernard, Domodossola, Iselle, P. Ribellasca, Piaggio Valmara, P. Tresa, Porto Ceresio, Zenna, Bizzarone, Lanzi d’Intelvi, Gaggiolo, Clivio, Fornasette, P. Chiasso, Spulga, Villa di Chiavenna, Tirano, San Candido, Resia, Stelvio, Tubre, Brennero, Tarvisio, Fusine, Gruden, Postumia, Trieste, Genoa, Naples, Venice, Palermo, Bari, Brindisi.
    Each petrol coupon is for ten litres of petrol and the motorist may purchase two coupons in respect of each day he intends spending in Italy. Thus motor tours must be so arranged that the total consumption of petrol should not exceed twenty litres per day. Further particulars in this connection are contained in the leaflet handed to the motorist at the frontier stations together with the petrol coupons.
Garages, Service Stations
    Every hotel of any size has a garage, while service stations or repair shops are to be found even in the smallest villages. There is a more than adequate number ofservice stations along the main roads. We invite the attention of motorists to the motor bridge at Venice, which makes it possible for the motorist to take his car into the centre of the city, where it can be accommodated at an up-to-date garage.
Traffic Regulations
    Traffic moves on the right side of the road, cutting in must be effected from the left. In the large towns hooting is prohibited. There is no speed limit in built-up areas; everyone may drive as fast as he likes. But if the motorist causes an accident he may have to pay heavy damages and may, in addition, be imprisoned “for a period not exceeding five years”! The motorist is advised to be extremely careful, in case of accident, even if it amounts to no more than bending the mudguard of another, to stop immediately and discuss the matter with the driver of the other car, and in case he knocks down anyone, to take the victim to the nearest doctor. The rendering of immediate help will be regarded as an extenuating circumstance in case of further proceedings, whereas the motorist who tries to vanish from the scene of the accident is severely punished.
III—ITALIAN SHIPS
    Since the War there has been fierce competition between all the sea powers in the building of the most beautiful, up-to-date and comfortable passenger ships. Naturally, this competition has produced many advantages for the travelling public. During the past ten years Italy, which before the War could not compete with England, America, Holland, Germany and France, has built a fleet of liners not only equal but in some respects superior to those of her competitors.
    To-day Italian ships carry passengers to all parts of the world. The traveller desiring to take a sea cruise will do well to travel by an Italian ship, as, on the one hand, Italian ships are cheaper and, on the other hand, they are equipped with every modern comfort, while the food is proverbially excellent. Naturally, the crews of the bigger ships speak English and French as well as their own native tongue. The Mediterranean cruises organised by theItalian shipping companies are particularly popular, as they offer a most pleasant holiday extending from two to four weeks at a ridiculously low cost.
IV—PASSPORT, CUSTOMS, CURRENCY
    Every visitor to Italy must possess a valid passport. In matters relating to passports, customs duties or to anything connected with public order or with the interests of the State, the Italian authorities are extremely strict. It is therefore most inadvisable not to declare any tobacco, sweets, chocolates, alcohol, new underwear or new playing cards which the traveller may be carrying in addition to his or her own clothes and other personal effects. If you are caught in the attempt of smuggling into the country dutiable goods—even a packet of cigarettes or a box of cigars—the article in question will be confiscated and, in addition, you will be severely fined. A box of cigarettes, cigars or chocolate that has already been broken will pass, but duty must be paid on unbroken boxes.
Arms
    Firearms may only be brought into the country, whether by road, rail, or sea, with a special permit. Foreign permits to possess firearms are invalid. The possession of firearms without a permit is punished with great severity, and if you refuse to part with your revolver even during your stay in Italy you may be