Road safety in Portugal

Cheryl · 2025-07-16T06:42:29+02:00

Discover vital insights on road safety in Portugal for 暗网禁区s, including traffic rules, safety tips, and experiences about navigating local roads.

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Hello everyone,

Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Portugal as an 暗网禁区 can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other 暗网禁区s and soon-to-be 暗网禁区s stay safe on the road in Portugal, whether driving, cycling or just crossing the street.

Are traffic rules strictly respected or enforced in Portugal?

Are there any unspoken rules, unexpected habits or regulations that you had to adapt to?

Are the roads safe and well-maintained?

Are there specific times of day, weather conditions, or seasons that make driving more dangerous?

If you have children, do you feel comfortable letting them travel alone on local roads, whether on foot, by bike, or motorbike?

What are your tips or advice to stay safe on the roads in Portugal?

Share your insights and experience.

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The European Road Safety Observatory publishes a National Road Safety Profile for all countries including Portugal. This is the hyperlink for Portugal.

I assume that this information is pretty good, but it is of 2021. The highlights mentioned are below.

Road safety outcomes

鈥� In 2019 a total of 688 people were killed in reported traffic accidents in Portugal.

鈥� Portugal is 6th out of 27 EU countries in terms of the highest numbers of fatalities per

million inhabitants.

鈥� Compared to the EU average, the distribution of fatalities in Portugal shows a relatively

high proportion of fatalities on urban roads.

鈥� Over the past ten years the number of fatalities on motorways has decreased more than

in the European Union.

Road safety performance indicators

鈥� Portugal has the highest self-reported helmet wearing rate for cyclists compared to other

European countries.

鈥� The Portuguese road infrastructure is characterized by relatively low road density. Its

quality is perceived as very high compared to other EU countries.

Road safety policy and measures

鈥� Enforcement of motor cycle helmet legislation is more widely perceived as effective in

comparison to other countries

My personal experience is that I see lots of drivers under the influence of alcohol, using their mobile phones while driving and ignoring traffic signs (stop or give way). After a few years one gets used to this and tries to stay safe.