What does 'Wrong way / No entry' mean?
'Vietato' — vye-TA-to. Same pronunciation as in the previous phrase; the 'v' starts with a slight buzz.
Ask when you see this red circular sign with a white bar. It is different from 'Divieto di Accesso' in that it specifically marks the wrong end of a one-way street.
'Senso vietato' literally means direction forbidden. It is the companion sign to 'Senso Unico' (one-way) — placed at the end where traffic should not enter. Driving past a 'Senso vietato' sign is a serious traffic offence with an €80–€328 fine.
Non si può entrare da questo lato.
You cannot enter from this side.
Explanation statement for someone confused.
Dove posso girare per entrare correttamente?
Where can I turn to enter correctly?
Asks for an alternative entry point.
Questo è un senso unico?
Is this a one-way street?
Confirm before proceeding.
Italian historic city centres (centri storici) evolved from medieval streets designed for horses and foot traffic. Today's traffic planning tries to manage cars in these spaces with one-way systems. The resulting maze of restrictions confuses even local drivers regularly.