Portugal Traffic Law Report
Source Agency: Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes (IMT)
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Key Findings
- ●Theory test pass rate is 52% (2023, IMT Statistics)
- ●Road fatalities: 468 deaths in 2023 — Up ~1% from 2022 (463 deaths)
- ●420,000 tests administered per year by Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes
- ●Most challenging topic: Priority Rules (33% fail rate)
Test Statistics
Speed Limits
Urban
50 km/h
Rural / National Roads
90 km/h
Motorway / Highway
120 km/h
Most Challenging Topics
Priority Rules
33% fail rateRoundabout and intersection priority scenarios
Speed Limits
26% fail rateMotorway vs expressway distinctions
Road Signs
24% fail ratePortuguese-specific signage and markings
Vehicle Safety
20% fail rateTire, brake, and vehicle inspection requirements
Environmental Rules
17% fail rateEmission zones and vehicle restrictions
Road Safety
Road Fatalities
468 deaths
ANSR (National Road Safety Authority) (2023)
Trend
Up ~1% from 2022 (463 deaths)
Penalties & Fines
Recent Law Changes
Digital driving license via mobile app (id.gov.pt) officially launched
Speed cameras expanded on national road network
Penalty points system introduced (carta por pontos)
Sources & Methodology
All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.
Data last verified: 2026-02-12
Primary Sources:
- IMT Statistics — Test statistics (2023)
- ANSR (National Road Safety Authority) — Road safety data (2023)
- Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes (IMT) — Official regulatory body
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