The tourist was fined nearly $542 U.S. dollars for the offense.
was first constructed in medieval times in 1218 and finished in 1345. The 98-foot landmark features stonework from this era and crosses the narrowest part of the Arno River and links the Pitti Palace to Piazza Repubblica. Many shops and boutiques were also built into the bridge.
In addition to the fine for transit in the pedestrian area, the U.S. tourist was also behind the wheel without having an international driving permit, leaving him with a total fine just under 500 euros . Rome, Italy, told authorities he took a wrong turn and drove his car onto the country’s historic Spanish Steps, damaging them.
Surveillance video captured the moments a Maserati SUV drove straight onto the staircase and could be seen bumping its way down the stairs. Italian police were able to determine the car was a rental and managed to identify the driver as a 37-year-old man from Saudi Arabia. The driver was detained after he dropped off the rental car at Milan’s Malpensa Airport.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'It's An Italian Sin': People Are Confessing The Cooking Crimes They Willingly Commit'I never brown my meat before making beef stew or recipes calling for ground beef. I use an Instant Pot and it does not make any difference in taste. And yes, I've tried it both ways.'
Read more »
Italian PM Meloni Inks $8 billion Natural Gas Deal with LibyaItaly’s prime minister held talks in Libya on Saturday with officials from the country’s west-based government focusing on energy and migration, top issues for Italy and the European Union.
Read more »
I Can’t Stop Talking About Pocket CoffeeThey're ubiquitous in Italy — especially from November to April — but harder to find Stateside, making them even more of a hidden gem
Read more »
11 Food and Drink Rules Italians Live ByStudy these Italian food and drink rules before your next trip to Italy.
Read more »
This New Rom-Com Is The Top Movie On Netflix Right NowA Norwegian war film and Italian comedy also are trending on the streaming service.
Read more »
Another California shooting leaves 3 dead, 4 injured in ritzy LA neighborhoodAt least three people were killed in a mass shooting in the Beverly Crest area of Los Angeles, California, an upscale neighborhood north of Beverly Hills.
Read more »