Speed Limits in Portugal
Motorways (Autoestradas)
- Maximum: 120 km/h
- Minimum: 50 km/h
- Most are toll roads (portagens)
Express Roads (Vias 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
| Excess | Fine | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 20 km/h | €60-€300 | 0 |
| 20-40 km/h | €120-€600 | 2 |
| 40-60 km/h | €300-€1,500 | 4 |
| Over 60 km/h | €500-€2,500 | 5 |
Speed Cameras
- Fixed cameras (radares fixos) signed
- Mobile cameras common
- Average speed cameras on some motorways
- SINCRO system tracks speeding across zones