Articles tagged
Road Safety
Traveling by car? The GNR issues a warning about tires
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Before setting off on a car journey, there is one check you should not forget: the condition of your tyres. The National Republican Guard warns about the importance of this component, especially during the summer, when high temperatures, longer journeys, and increased loads can contribute to greater...
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Tachographs expand to more vehicles: see who is affected
Created by Cynthia Batista at Wednesday, 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026, new European regulations will come into force requiring thousands of light commercial vehicles to use a second-generation smart tachograph.The measure is part of the European Union’s Mobility Package and will apply to goods vehicles weighing between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes that carry ou...
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Autonomous driving arrives on Portuguese roads under new law
Created by Cynthia Batista at Monday, 15 June 2026
Portugal has taken an important step towards the future of mobility. From July 2026, it will be possible to carry out tests of vehicles equipped with autonomous driving systems on Portuguese roads, thanks to new legislation approved by the Government.The measure aims to create a legal framework that...
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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 t...
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Learning to drive with a tutor? New law brings changes
Created by Cynthia Batista at Friday, 29 May 2026
The President of the Republic has officially signed into law the new legislation that allows driving licence candidates to learn how to drive with a tutor, as an alternative to part of the traditional practical lessons at driving schools.The measure is part of the new revision of the Legal Framework...
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Who invented the seat belt? Discover about its history
Created by Cynthia Batista at Monday, 1 June 2026
Today, putting on a seat belt is an automatic habit for most drivers and passengers. However, for much of automotive history, cars were driven with almost no effective safety systems at all.The evolution of the seat belt completely transformed road safety and became one of the inventions that has sa...
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Is your car overheating? Learn the key warning signs now
Created by Cynthia Batista at Tuesday, 26 May 2026
An overheating engine is not just an annoying problem. In more serious situations, ignoring the warning signs can lead to extremely expensive damage and may even increase the risk of a vehicle fire.Although many drivers continue driving “just a few more kilometers”, experts warn that reacting quickl...
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Your car caught fire? Here’s what you should do immediately
Created by Cynthia Batista at Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Seeing smoke coming from the hood or smelling something burning while driving is one of the biggest fears for any driver. Although it is not very common, vehicle fires can happen in both combustion and electric cars and knowing how to react in the first few seconds can make all the difference.The ab...
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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 exist...
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