In short
The alternate number plate rule on the SS163 Amalfi Coast road bans non-residents’ vehicles, during certain periods and in daytime hours, based on the last digit of the plate: on odd-numbered days plates ending in an odd number cannot drive, on even-numbered days those ending in an even number. In 2026 the ban applied from 10am to 6pm from 30 March to 6 April and from 24 April to 2 May. Taxis and NCC vehicles are exempt, as are residents and hotel guests with a booking.
- Road
- SS163 Amalfi Coast road
- 2026 hours
- 10:00–18:00
- Rule
- odd day → odd plates stay off the road
- Exempt
- taxis, NCC, residents, hotel guests
How it works
You look at the last digit of the number plate and the day of the month. If the day is odd, cars whose plate ends in an odd digit cannot drive; if the day is even, those whose plate ends in an even digit. Outside the hours of the ban you can drive freely.
The measure applies to the SS163 Amalfi Coast road (statale Amalfitana), which links the towns of the coast from Vietri sul Mare to Positano.
The 2026 periods
| Period | Hours |
|---|---|
| 30 March – 6 April 2026 | 10:00–18:00 |
| 24 April – 2 May 2026 | 10:00–18:00 |
Dates and rules change every year and may be extended: before you travel, check the ordinance in force on the official channels of ANAS and the Amalfi Coast municipalities.
Who can always drive
For the hotel and work exemptions you usually need to be able to show your booking or contract if stopped.
- Taxis and licensed private hire vehicles with driver (NCC)
- Residents of the Amalfi Coast municipalities
- Guests of accommodation with a booking
- Workers with a contract on the Amalfi Coast
- Vehicles serving people with disabilities
- Emergency services and police
How to visit the Amalfi Coast without worries
The simplest way is not to drive: with an NCC private driver the plate doesn’t matter and you don’t need to look for parking in Positano or Amalfi. I drop you at the entrance to each town and pick you up when you have finished.
Alternatively, on ban days you can get around by scheduled bus and ferry, bearing in mind that they are busier precisely in those periods.
Frequently asked questions
Can NCC vehicles drive on the Amalfi Coast when alternate plate rules apply?
Yes: taxis and licensed private hire vehicles with driver are excluded from the ban.
At what times do the alternate plate rules apply?
In 2026 from 10:00 to 18:00. Outside these hours you can drive freely.
Can I drive if I have a hotel booking?
The ordinances provide an exemption for guests with a booking: carry your confirmation with you.
Do the alternate plate rules also apply in summer?
It depends on that year’s ordinance: in the past they have also been applied in the summer months. Always check the measure in force.
Sources and fact-checks: Napolike, alternate number plates 2026 · ANAS
Updated October 2026 · Written by Carlo Scarpato, licensed NCC private driver in Campania since 2016.