Some of which were in force on January 8 Changes to the laws of the road in Portugal.
THE Road code It intends to follow the transformations that occur and ensure, above all, the safety of all.
The objective is, according to the National Authority of Highway Safety (ASNR), increase road safety and adopt measures that do not create so much bureaucracy.
In case of non -compliance with the new rules in force, know the values ​​of the fines to which it may be subject.
MAIN CHANGES
Aggravation of the fine for the use of the mobile phone
Being caught driving using the mobile phone at the same time is considered a serious offense.
Thus, the amount of the fine will be € 250 to 1250 € and is aggravated by the loss of 3 points in the driving license.
Equipment of Drivers of Discharged Vehicles (TVDE) to Taxis in the Alcohol Rate
Drivers from companies like Uber or Bolt will incur a sanction from the moment they accuse more than 0.2 g/l of blood alcohol.
Thus, they enter the group of drivers subject to the special regime.
Electric trotintes with top speed up to 25 km/hour
Those that reach the referred speeds (or maximum power up to 0.25 kW) or higher are equivalent to bicycles.
Trotintes with higher speed ceases to be able to circulate in bike lanes and on the roads for pedestrians and speeds.
Thus, they are subject to fines from 60 € to 300 €, if they do not respect technical characteristics and the circulation regime.
Tractors, agricultural or forest machine and industry machines
This type of vehicles now have the mandatory installation and use of protective arches.
Who does not comply, is subject to a fine of 120 € to 600 €.
Appearance and overnight of prohibited autocaravanas outside the authorized places
Parking is allowed in service areas for Autocaravanas, campsite parks or exclusive parks for Autocaravanas.
GNR, PSP, Maritime Police and Municipalities are supervising to work outside the public roads and protected areas
Other simplification measures
– Be able to present the digital driving letter;
– Be able to present Driver documents (Legal personal identification document, driving title, insurance, etc.) through digital media (like smartphones or tablets);
– The acceptance of electronic notifications;
– The driving license has concentration of all categories of vehicleseliminating licenses to conduct agricultural or forest tractors and machines;
– Drivers can get driving cards backthrough the examination of examination or frequency of training actions.
THE Insurancepornia.pt It intends to inform the Portuguese drivers to achieve the collective objective – safety on the road.
