Is hitch hiking a smart thing to do in Italy?

Question

Is it legal?

Is it dangerous?

Will italians pick you up?

Answer 1

Rides from strangers? bit of a gamble don't ya think

Answer 2

I don't think that it's a smart idea

Answer 3

Hitchhiking on the autostrada is not legal (there are big signs saying no autostop at all highway entries), but it is unclear even to Italians whether this extends to gas stations (area servizio) on the autostrada. It's probably just meant to stop people from walking on highways.

Yes it is dangerous and yes you will probably get picked up.

Answer 4

It's not safe anywhere,,get a cab or something...

Answer 5

Hitch hiking is not a smart thing to do anywhere.