Articles tagged
Highway
New rules for electric scooters move forward in Parliament
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Electric scooters and bicycles are becoming increasingly common on Portuguese roads, but the rules governing their use may be about to change. The Assembly of the Republic has approved, in general terms, two legislative proposals aimed at strengthening the safety of users of these vehicles, includin...
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Driving at 180 km/h could change from an administrative offence to a criminal offence
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Friday, 14 August 2026
Driving at very high speeds could soon have much more serious consequences in Portugal. The new Highway Code, currently being prepared, may classify driving above a certain speed as a criminal offence, with 180 km/h and 200 km/h being mentioned as possible reference points. The change has not yet be...
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Government prepares digital revolution with faster fines
Created by Cynthia Batista at Tuesday, 9 June 2026
The Government is preparing a set of changes that promises to significantly alter the way road traffic offences are processed in Portugal. Among the main new features is the creation of the digital report, a system intended to speed up the issuing and notification of fines, reducing bureaucracy and...
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ACP presents proposal to reform the Traffic Code
Created by Cynthia Batista at Friday, 15 May 2026
The Automóvel Club de Portugal has presented the Government with a set of proposals that could bring profound changes to the Highway Code as early as 2026. The aim is to reduce road accidents, strengthen safety on the roads, and adapt the legislation to the new realities of modern mobility. Among th...
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Tolls in Portugal will rise by around 2.3% in 2026
Created by Lucas Luís at Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Toll rates on Portuguese highways will become more expensive starting January 1, 2026 , with an average increase of 2.3% , according to the automatic adjustment mechanism linked to the inflation rate. The calculation formula, applied every year, takes into account 80% of the variation in the Consume...
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Rules for transporting children in the car
Created by Lucas Luís at Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Transporting children in the car requires compliance with specific rules to ensure that they are safe. However, there are still many doubts about the rules in force for the use of child seats. In this article, we'll explain everything you need to know about Portuguese legislation and the importance...
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Stop on the highway: rules for acting with complete safety
Created by Ana Faustino at Sunday, 3 July 2022
Stopping on the highway is prohibited and punishable by a very serious offense. However, there are some situations that may require a stop, such as breakdowns. Never stop at the suggestion of others, it could be a trap and you could be the target of a robbery. If you ever have to make an emergency s...
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Questions about stopping and parking
Created by Ana Faustino at Monday, 23 May 2022
First of all, it is important to distinguish between stopping and parking a car. Stopping is when the car is immobilized for short periods of time, for passengers, loading or unloading, and presupposes that the driver is ready to resume driving whenever he or she prevents or hinders other vehicles f...
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