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Highway Driving Rules in Portugal 2025

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Portuguese motorways (autoestradas) have a 120 km/h limit. Most have tolls payable via Via Verde (electronic) or at toll booths. Some have electronic-only tolls with no booths.

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Highway driving in Portugal

Speed limits

VehicleLimit
Cars120 km/h
Motorcycles120 km/h
With trailer100 km/h
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Toll system

  • Via Verde: electronic payment
  • Toll booths: cash/card
  • SCUT roads: electronic only (register online!)

Rules

  • Keep right
  • Reflective vest required
  • Dipped headlights in tunnels

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