Turn rules in Portugal
Basic priority rules
- Equal intersections: Traffic from right has priority
- Priority road signs override this rule
- Roundabouts: Traffic in roundabout has priority
Making turns
Right Turns
- Stay on right side of road
- Signal at least 30m before turning
- Yield to pedestrians crossing
- Check for cyclists
Left Turns
- Position toward center
- Yield to oncoming traffic
- Yield to pedestrians
- Complete turn safely
Priority signs
| Sign | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Yellow diamond | Priority road |
| End priority | Priority ends |
| Yield triangle | Give way |
| Stop sign | Full stop, yield to all |
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No right on red
- Not allowed in Portugal
- Must wait for green light
Pedestrian priority
- Pedestrians have priority at marked crossings
- When turning, yield to pedestrians
- Fines for not stopping
Traffic light sequence
- Red: Stop
- Green: Go (yield when turning)
- Amber: Stop if safe
- Flashing amber: Proceed with caution
Common Portuguese situations
- Narrow streets in historic cities
- Trams in Lisbon (always have priority)
- Steep hills in Porto and Lisbon
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