What are the car rules in Portugal?
What are the car rules in Portugal?
- Driving in Portugal is on the right hand side of the road.
- Overtaking is on the left hand side of the road.
- Drivers must yield to disembarking tram passengers.
- Seat belts when driving a hired car in Portugal are mandatory.
What is the roundabout rule in Portugal?
Roundabouts may have lanes but don't expect anyone to use them properly. Always give way to drivers already on the roundabout, whichever lane they are in and don't expect the lanes to merge into exits as they do in the UK. You have to actively switch lanes in Portugal otherwise you'll just end up driving in circles!
Can you drink a beer and drive in Portugal?
In Portugal, the driving alcohol limit is 0.5 grams of alcohol for 1 liter of blood (0.5 g/l). Although this will depend on your weight and gender, it's said that drinking more than a beer could get you in trouble. Let's take a look at the alcohol limits and consequences for each. Loss of driving license for 1.2 g/l.
Can you turn right on red in Portugal?
Portuguese traffic lights follow the conventions of the Vienna agreement and so should be familiar to most drivers. You cannot turn right on a red light unless indicated and you should also be aware that many local drivers run red lights.