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Penalties for traffic offences in Lisbon

After hiring a vehicle in Lisbon and violating traffic rules, it is better to pay the relevant fine directly to the police officer that levied that fine. Most police vehicles are equipped with portable ATMs. Moreover, you will receive a receipt indicating the possible maximum penalty.

In cases where a foreigner refuses to pay fine, he will be asked to make a deposit to cover the maximum amount possible for the traffic offence committed. In case of disagreement, the officer of the law has the right to withdraw the offender’s driving license and registration papers, and seize the vehicle.

Main traffic offences and penalties:

Speed limits

Portugal has standard speed limits for vehicles:

• 50 km/h in built-up areas;
• 90 km/h (or 70 km/h with a trailer) for country roads;
• 100 km/h (or 80 km/h with a trailer) for high-speed suburban highways;
• 120 km/h (or 100 km/h with a trailer) for expressways.

The minimum speed limit on highways is 50 km/h. For drivers with less than one year of driving experience, the maximum speed on any road is 90 km/h.

Parking

When renting a car in Lisbon, note that parking rules in the city vary depending on the day of the week, time of the day or month..

Main information about parking

• • You can park a car on a one-way street only by direction of movement
• • In residential areas, parking requires the permission of the local residents
• • In some areas, parking from 8.00 AM to 18.00 PM is only by the permission of the company or residents (Cartão de Residente)
• • It is prohibited to park 5 meters before a road intersection, 5 meters after and 25 meters before a bus stop, and 6 meters before and after a tram stop;
• • Prohibition sign Estacionamento Proibido (No Parking) is a crossed-out red line on a blue or white background.
• • Service personnel at car parks is always dressed in a uniform.

Permissible blood alcohol levels

The maximum permissible level of alcohol in the blood for driving in Lisbon is 0.49 ‰. Exceeding this level incurs the following penalties:

Fuel cost

Unleaded gasoline (98 and 95) and diesel fuel are sold in Lisbon and across Portugal. It is allowed to carry gasoline on cans. Gas stations (LPG) are also everywhere.

Average fuel cost in Lisbon

Toll roads

Driving through some roads and bridges in Portugal is chargeable. The tariff depends on the type of vehicle, which vary in height and number of axles.

Tariffs on suburban roads leading from Lisbon:

Methods of payment:

- at gates with this sign, you can pay automatically by cash or credit card

- gates with this sign are operated by a person. Cash and credit card are accepted

- gates with this sign are only for ViaVerde subscribers.

On some highways, payment is only by electronic method.

If you are planning to rent a car in Lisbon and travel across the country, you can become a ViaVerde subscriber, by renting a transponder at service stations along the road marked with the appropriate sign or at the company’s offices. The cost depends on the duration of its use. For example, a one-week rent will cost about 6 euros. It is also required to make a deposit of 27 euros for the transponder and a deposit of at most 10 euros.

Driving along the Vasco da Gama Bridge across the Tagus River to the north from Lisbon is chargeable. This route is part of the A12 highway. The toll for passenger cars is 2.60 euros. Payment can be made in cash or by Via Verde or Via Card payment systems. On the north bank of the Tagus River is the 25 de Abril suspension bridge connecting Lisbon and Almada. The toll on this road is 1.60 euros and it is charged only when driving from Almada to Lisbon.