Articles tagged
Roads
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 Roa...
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I put the wrong fuel in my car
Created by Tiago Fernandes at Monday, 3 February 2025
Refueling your car is a more common problem than you might think. A moment of distraction can lead to filling up with the wrong fuel, which can have serious consequences for the engine. But calm down! If you realize your mistake in time, there are ways to minimize the damage..What to do if you've ad...
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Roads in Portugal: What's changing in 2025?
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 2 January 2025
.2025 begins with major changes to the roads in Portugal, affecting both the mobility of citizens and the amount of tolls. With the aim of improving road infrastructure and easing costs for users, several changes came into force at the start of this new year..Elimination of tolls on ten motorwaysOne...
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In 2025, the SCUTs will be back
Created by Paulo Borralho at Tuesday, 27 August 2024
It's been approved by the government and promulgated by the President of the Republic: in 2025, the SCUTs will be back.Introduced in Portugal in 1997, SCUTs (toll-free motorways) became a way of easily accessing more remote areas of the country, creating a link between the coast and the interior. De...
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Portuguese road abbreviations
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 22 August 2024
I'm sure you've driven many kilometres through Portugal and have often wondered what those letters that give the roads their names mean, right? We're going to tell you the abbreviations for the Portuguese roads you see most often on your way. Whether in your daily routine or on a long drive, there a...
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