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Motoring in Portugal

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Rules of the Road in Portugal

Road Speed Limits in Portugal

Urban areas: 50 kph

Rural roads: 90 kph

Motorways: 120 kph*

*(minimum of 50 kph)

 
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Over the last decade the Portuguese government has invested heavily in its road infrastructures. As a result the conditions of its 'estradas' is good.

 

There are eight toll roads running north to south, east to west, numbered A1-8. Prices are expensive (in relation to other costs in the country). For example the charge for a small hatchback saloon from Santarem to Albufeira is 22€. However they are free of congestion.

All motorways are two lane dual carriageways and relatively free of traffic. Though they are only a few, toll free in the country. National roads can be slow, winding affairs as they pre-date motorways and general meander through towns and villages, which have traffic calming lights and 'sleeping policemen'.

 

However local drivers do tend to ignore these traffic lights, even when on red. Don't be tempted to follow in their tyre treads though as the GNR (traffic police in Portugal) are sending out more 'camera vans' to record and fine such traffic violations in an attempt to reduce the amount of road deaths in Portugal.

 

In more rural areas the roads are generally narrower and can be congested with local traffic including donkeys and carts.

Though road conditions are improving quickly in Portugal, driving standards are not. They are among the worst in Europe. Even the Portuguese admit there is a problem. Some drivers tailgate and others wait until the last possible moment to over take - usually on a blind corner or hill. As a result Portugal records high numbers of road deaths each year, with over

At pedestrian crossings, pedestrians have the right of ways as soon as they step onto the crossing. (Beware! Many drivers ignore this ruling).

When a vehicle changes direction and enters a new road, pedestrians crossing at that point have the right of way.

If you have never driven on the continent, it may take you a few days to get used to driving in Portugal, where they drive on the right hand side of the road.

 

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