Driving Tips
The Portuguese drive on the right and overtake on the left.
Give way to trams overtaking you or approaching from the right.
(Not applicable to Algarve) Do not pass stationary trams at a tram stop until you are certain that all passengers have finished entering or leaving the tram.
On the roundabout give way to the traffic already on roundabout.
On the junction without certain priority give way to the traffic on the right.
Do not park within 18 meters of a road junction, 15 meters of a bus stop or within 3 meters of a tram or bus stop. You must park your car facing the direction of the traffic moving on your side of the road.
Speed limit on Motorway: 120kph/74mph
Speed limit in Towns: 50kph/31mph
Speed limit on Major roads: 100kph/62mph
The blood/alcohol limit in Portugal is so low that general advice is not to drink at all if you drive. Drink driving in Portugal may result in imprisonment.
Seat belts are compulsory in front and rear. Children under twelve years of age must travel in the rear.
EU driving licenses are acceptable
It is advisable to carry your driving license, insurance certificate and vehicle registration, along with your passport.
There is a new law in Europe that reflective jackets / waistcoats for all occupants must be held in the main compartment of the car and not in the boot. If you have not got one you are subject to a fine which range from 29-143 Euros depending on the country, no information about Portugal. Make sure that your car is supplied with or bring your own.
Useful Words when driving in Portugal:
Unleaded gasoline - gasolina sem chumbo
Toll - portagem
Parking - estacionamenfo
Exit - saida
Entrance - entrada
Detour - atalho
Police/Fire/Ambulance Phone - 112.
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