Articles tagged
Traffic
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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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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It will be possible to learn to drive with your parents
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 23 January 2026
Getting a driving licence in Portugal is about to change. The Government has approved a new framework that allows candidates for a category B driving licence to learn how to drive with a tutor, as an alternative to the mandatory practical lessons at driving schools. In practice, it will now be possi...
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Work in 25 de Abril Bridge will cause traffic until November
Created by Lucas Luís at Wednesday, 8 October 2025
The 25 de Abril Bridge, one of the main connections between Lisbon and Almada, will be subject to nighttime traffic restrictions from October 9 to November 5 due to paving works carried out by Lusoponte, the company that operates the infrastructure.The works are part of the routine maintenance progr...
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Half Marathon restricts road traffic in Benedita and Turquel
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 11 September 2025
Next Sunday, September 14, 2025, the Benedita and Turquel regions will host the Benedita Half Marathon, a sporting event that brings together hundreds of athletes and running and walking enthusiasts. To ensure the safety of all participants, traffic will be restricted between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m....
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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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Can I drive barefoot, in flip-flops or naked?
Created by Ana Faustino at Monday, 20 June 2022
We've all heard that it's forbidden to drive barefoot, in flip-flops or naked. Is that true?What the law says about these cases is... nothing!.Nothing in the law says it's allowed to drive in these conditions, but it doesn't say it's forbidden either. Even so, there are many certainties about how to...
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Can pregnant women not wear a seat belt?
Created by Ana Faustino at Wednesday, 1 June 2022
When you become pregnant, various day-to-day tasks are altered due to the changes in your body. In most cases, the belly that starts to protrude can make simple tasks, such as driving, uncomfortable. Can the seat belt be dispensed with in these cases?.What does the law say?You can see in the Regulat...
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Traveling with animals: some precautions for a safe trip
Created by Ana Faustino at Monday, 30 May 2022
Pets are often already part of the family. There are many reasons to take them for a drive, but it's always important to ensure their safety, ours and that of the road in general..One of the most frequent reasons for taking a pet is to go to the vet, which often leads them to associate motoring with...
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