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French motorhome traveler fined for Italian toll road passage 6 years later

02.06.2026 11:54 1 min 1 source РУС
Racing.nl NLD
French motorhome traveler fined for Italian toll road passage 6 years later
Original source: Racing.nl

French motorhome traveler Michel received a demand for €119.36 for a toll road passage in Italy that he claims was paid in 2020. The Italian road company used international data exchange to locate him in France and send the notice. Michel insists it is an administrative error, as he remembers technical issues during payment at the Genoa West station. This case highlights that road companies can recover old debts across borders and advises travelers to keep payment receipts.

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French motorhome traveler fined for Italian toll road passage 6 years later

02.06.2026 Racing.nl NLD Original source

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In May 2026, French motorhome owner Michel received a letter from Italian debt collection agency Nivi demanding €119.36 for an alleged unpaid toll from September 2020. Michel insists he paid the toll in cash at a barrier toll booth and has provided bank statements from that period. The case highlights issues with toll collection systems and long debt recovery timelines.

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