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Qual è il numero per l'emergenza stradale?

What is the roadside emergency number?

Pronunciation

'Emergenza' — 'e-mer-JEN-tsa'. Four syllables; stress on the third.

When to use it

Ask when you or someone else has broken down and you need the emergency rescue number for the road you are on.

What it means

'Numero per l'emergenza stradale' is the roadside emergency number. Italy has different numbers depending on location: 116 (ACI rescue), 118 (medical), 112 (European emergency), 1518 (motorway emergency).

Variations

Il numero dell'ACI è il centosedici?

Is the ACI number 116?

Confirms the ACI emergency number — yes, it is 116.

Siamo sull'autostrada. Quale numero chiamo?

We're on the motorway. Which number do I call?

Motorway emergencies are handled by the motorway operator.

C'è copertura telefonica qui?

Is there phone signal here?

Relevant in remote areas with poor signal.

Mini Dialogue

— Qual è il numero per l'emergenza stradale? — ACI fa il 116. Per incidenti fa il 112. — E se siamo in autostrada? — In autostrada usa le colonnine SOS o chiama il 1518.

— What is the roadside emergency number? — ACI is 116. For accidents call 112. — And if we're on the motorway? — On the motorway use the SOS phones or call 1518.

Cultural Note

Italy's motorways ('autostrade') have orange SOS telephone posts every 2km. On a breakdown, drivers must place the warning triangle behind the car, wear the hi-vis vest, and call for help from the SOS post or mobile if there is signal.

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