Articles tagged
speeding
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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Your car’s speedometer does not display your actual speed
Created by Cynthia Batista at Monday, 18 May 2026
If you’ve ever noticed that your GPS shows a different speed from the one displayed on your car’s dashboard, don’t worry — it’s completely normal. In fact, most vehicle speedometers are intentionally designed not to display the exact real speed. As strange as it may sound, this small difference exis...
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Portugal plans more cameras to monitor average driving speed
Created by Tiago Fernandes at Thursday, 26 March 2026
Portugal is preparing to reinforce speed control on its roads with the installation of 12 new average speed cameras. The measure, announced by the Government, is part of a broader road safety strategy aimed at reducing accidents and encouraging safer driving behaviour. At this stage, the National Ro...
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