Can a car owner be fined for having poor upholstery?
Yes, it seems a car owner can be fined by authorities for having the upholstery in poor condition. In November 2021, a report was shared on X about a situation…
Camper van camping in the wild reduce income of campsites
Since 2021, the Portuguese Highway Code has prohibited motor homes from staying overnight in nature, but the habit has persisted and continues to leave traces. The disorderly practice of wild…
Differences in roundabouts between Portugal and Spain
Especially in the border areas with Spain, Portuguese motorists who drive frequently in Spanish cities and on Spanish roads face the same difficulties as our neighbors who travel to Portugal.…
More than 6,000 infractions and 290 arrested in one week
The National Republican Guard (GNR) arrested 290 people between January 19 and 25 and detected more than 6,000 traffic offenses. In a statement this Saturday, the security agency revealed the…
More than 14,000 drivers caught speeding in seven days
More than 14,000 drivers were caught speeding during the seven days of the “Travel without haste” campaign, and about 10,500 were fined through the radars of the National Road Safety…
How many electric vehicle charging points are in Portugal?
More than 3,727,000 times electric vehicles were charged on the Mobi.E network in 2023. In 2023, the public access charging infrastructure continued to grow at a rapid pace, with an…
The statute of limitations for traffic fines in Portugal
It is commonly understood that traffic fines are time-barred within 2 years, which is not entirely correct. Article 188 of the Highway Code states the following: Article 188 – Limitation…
Not every country is like Germany when it comes to cars
Prohibit the repair of vehicles older than 15 years? Associação Automóvel de Portugal recognizes the need to move forward with decarbonization, but has doubts about the means to achieve the…
Road safety campaigns return to the roads, including Motorcycles
The annual calendar of actions of the National Road Safety Authority is set. For the first time, motorcyclists will be targeted in a separate campaign. Speed, alcohol, mobile phone use,…
96 people in Portugal lost points on driving licenses due to bicycle offenses
Authorities sanctioned 96 people in Portugal with the loss of points on their driving licenses due to bicycle offenses Do you ride a bicycle? Know that you can lose points…