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Here are a few tips to guide you when driving in Portugal, Algarve.
General
• License: A valid Driver's License or an International Driving License
• Minimum acceptable rental age of driver: 21
• All Traffic flow: right side of the road
• Emergency National Phone Number : 112
Speed Limit
Otherwise signalized here are the following speed limits :
• Built-up areas (Inside Villages, Cities or Towns): 50 km/h = 30 mph
• Other roads (Outside Villages, Cities or Towns) : 90 km/h = 54 mph
• Motorways: 120 km/h = 72 mph
" Important Warnings to Drivers "
• Documents relating to the car and its Insurance must
be kept in the vehicle.
• "On the Spot" Traffic fines can be applied by the
Police and may demand immediate payment either in cash or using a Credit Card.
• Seat belts fitted in back and front of a vehicle must be worn at all times.
• Children under 12 years old are prohibited from
sitting in the front seat and are required to be
fastened in the appropriate style chairs for their age
in the back.
• At the junction of two roads of equal importance,
traffic coming from the right always has priority unless
otherwise signalled.
• Vehicles already in a traffic circle (roundabout)
always have priority over those vehicles about to enter
into it.
• It is against the law to park on the side of any road
facing the oncoming traffic lane. Breaking this law is
very dangerous to other drivers as they will not be
expecting this unlawful movement.
• Vehicles must carry warning triangle sign and a
reflector vest.
• Drivers are not permitted to accept or make mobile
phones calls whilst the vehicle is in motion.
• Speed limits are enforced by radar traps, cameras, and
often unmarked police cars.
• A driver's blood alcohol level is not allowed to
exceed 0.05 percent and the penalties are extremely
stiff and high levels of alcohol may include time in prison.
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