Vehicles & Driving in Portugal

In Portugal, drive on the right hand side of the road, and overtake on the left.
The minimum driving age in Portugal is 17 years.
All occupants of a vehicle must wear seatbelts whilst travelling, in the front and rear of the vehicle.
Children under 12 years must not travel in the front seat of a vehicle.

Speed Limits:
Speeds in Portugal are measured in kilometres per hour (kph).
Motorways – 120kph/74mph (minimum speed 40kph/24mph)
Open roads – 90kph/55mph
Urban areas – 50kph/31mph
Cars that are towing are restricted to 100kph/62mph on motorways and 70kph/43mph on open roads.

Fuel:
Petrol = Gasolina
Unleaded Petrol = Gasolina sem chumbo
Diesel = Gasóleo