Speed limits

Speed Limits in Portugal 2025

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Portugal: Motorways (Autoestradas) 120 km/h, Express roads 100 km/h, National roads 90 km/h, Urban areas 50 km/h. Tolls on most motorways.

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Speed limits in Portugal

Motorways (Autoestradas)

  • Maximum: 120 km/h
  • Minimum: 50 km/h
  • Most are toll roads (portagens)

Express Roads (Vías Rapidas)

  • Maximum: 100 km/h
  • Dual carriageways without tolls

National Roads (Estradas Nacionais)

  • Maximum: 90 km/h
  • Two-way roads outside urban areas

Urban Areas (Localidades)

  • Maximum: 50 km/h
  • 30 km/h zones in some areas

New Drivers

For first 2 years:

  • Maximum 90 km/h on motorways
  • "C" plate required on vehicle

Speeding penalties

ExcessFinePoints
Up to 20 km/h€60-€3000
20-40 km/h€120-€6002
40-60 km/h€300-€1,5004
Over 60 km/h€500-€2,5005
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Speed Cameras

  • Fixed cameras (radares fixos) signed
  • Mobile cameras common
  • Average speed cameras on some motorways
  • SINCRO system tracks speeding across zones

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