General Information

About roads, speed limits, mandatory car equipment, and some traffic rule requirements. In the sections below, you can read more details about toll roads, petrol costs, parking, speed limits, etc.

	Toll payment for distance traveled at special control points or electronically
	In populated areas – 50 km/h Outside populated areas – 90 km/h Highway – 100 km/h Motorway – 120 km/h Dipped headlights are mandatory only in poor weather conditions
	Maximum blood alcohol level 0.49 ‰ Talking on the phone while driving is prohibited
	Winter tires are not mandatory, Chains are allowed on snow or ice, Studded tires are prohibited
	Mandatory equipment: Emergency stop sign, Reflective vest,
	Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers Child seats/boosters are mandatory for children under 12 years old and with a height of up to 135 cm

Toll roads

Roads in Portugal are paid for by the distance traveled, and the payment also depends on the category of the vehicle.

Classes (categories) of vehicles in Portugal

Class	Height around the front axle	Number of axles	Description
C1	< 1.10m	2	Motorcycles, cars without a trailer and with it
C2	>= 1.10m	2	Vehicles with 2 axles, the height of which in the area of the front axle is more than 1.1m
C3	>= 1.10m	3	Vehicles with 3 axles, the height of which in the area of the front axle is more than 1.1m
C3	>= 1.10m	4+	Vehicles with 4 axles or more, the height of which in the area of the front axle is more than 1.1m

The cost of traveling on the motorways of Portugal by car (some popular destinations):

Trunk code	Distance	Cost
A17	Porto - Lisbon	€ 23.10
A3	Lisbon - Valença (northern border of the country)	€ 31.10
A25	Porto - Vilar Formoso (eastern border, direction to Madrid)	€ 11.65
A2 + A22	Lisbon - Lagos (South)	€ 23.15
A2 + A22	Lisbon - Faro (South)	€ 22.00
A2 + A22	Lisbon - Guadiana's International Bridge (border with Spain in the south)	€ 24.70
A6	Lisbon - Elvas (eastern border, direction to Madrid)	€ 16.75
A4	Porto - Bragança (border with Spain in the northeast)	€7.85

Online calculator

If you want to calculate the fare for your route, use the online calculator for toll roads in Portugal:
https://portagens.infraestruturasdeportugal.pt/

Map of toll roads in Portugal

The map of toll roads in Portugal can be viewed in detail at the link: https://infraestruturas.maps.arcgis.com com

Methods of paying for roads in Portugal

There are different types of road tolls. Conventional barrier payment system and electronic.

Payment when passing barriers

Pay when you meet toll barriers where vehicles must stop.
As you approach the toll gate, you will see this sign:

	Manual payment lanes (get a ticket when you enter the motorway and pay the toll when you exit)
	Payment lanes for users of the Via Verde system with forms of payment in cash and bank cards
	Via Verde reserved lanes, which can only be used by customers who have activated Via Verde or a compatible device

Via Verde

You can become a ViaVerde subscriber by renting a transponder at the company's offices or at service stations along the road, marked with the appropriate sign. The rental price is proportional to the period of its use.
The first month costs € 4.99, and the following months – € 1.25

In addition, a €15 transponder deposit is charged. When leaving, the transponder must be handed in and then the deposit is returned.

The minimum initial balance must be €25 for a passenger car (Class 1), €60 for other classes.

In the case of renting a ViaVerde device, there are two payment methods:
Automatic payment – payment is debited from the credit card;
Prepayment - advance payment of at least €10 (cars) or €20 (trucks). In this case, the unused balance is not returned.
Via Verde system website: visitors.viaverde.pt/en

Electronic road payment

This system consists of gateways installed on motorways that detect passing vehicles and there is no need for physical toll booths or vehicle stops. A panel near each gate shows the toll.

If you drive on these roads with a vehicle with foreign registration, you must have an activated means of payment. There are several payment methods available only in electronic toll collection systems for cars registered abroad.

EasyToll

Registration fee: € 0.74
Valid for 30 days
The fare is charged directly from the customer's bank account along with an administrative fee 0.32 euros per trip
You can register in the system through the site: https://www.portugaltolls.com/en#easytoll

TollCard

Registration fee: € 0.74
Valid for one year after activation
Prepaid cards with denominations of 5 euros, 10 euros, 20 euros and 40 euros
Toll charged directly from the balance loaded on the card, plus an administration fee of €0.36 per trip
You can buy cards through the site (works only through VPN from Ukraine): www.ctt.pt< /a>
Or on the website: http://www.tollcard.pt/

Virtual payment card (payment card purchased on the website)
Payment cards purchased directly from the website are already active. No further operations are required. After the purchase, the client can immediately start using it.

Physical payment card (payment card purchased at a post office)
Physical payment cards have a hidden area that needs to be scratched to see the activation code.
To activate the balance of the paid card, the client must send a text message to the number +351 922 29 89 89 with license plate details and card CODE hidden under the gray area of the card.

For example: CTTCD *1111AA* A0OA0AAO0.

The customer will receive a text message confirming the balance associated with this vehicle license plate.
The client will receive a text message when the card balance is insufficient to pay the fee.
You can also activate the card online: http: //www.ctt.pt/fepme/app/open/tollCardActivation.jspx

More information in Portuguese (view via VPN)

3 Day Virtual Card

Cost of the card: € 20.74
Valid for 3 days with unlimited trips
Only available for Class 1 (including motorcycles) and Class 2
vehicles It is a prepaid solution that does not require an electronic device. It is linked to the license plate of the car at the time of purchase. It can be purchased no more than 6 times a year for each license plate and is valid for vehicles 1, 2 and 5 classes of foreign registration. This product is only valid on fully electronic motorways by toll collection systems, i.e. without the possibility of manual payment at toll booths, and it cannot be used on lanes reserved exclusively for Via Verde customers.

You can buy cards through the site (works only through VPN from Ukraine): www.ctt.pt< /a>

Site about road payment: https://www.portugaltolls.com/en

We recommend using the EASYToll system as the optimal method of paying for highways.

Plots with special payment

Vasco da Gama Bridge - fares

The Vasco da Gama Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge over the Tagus River north of Lisbon. The length of the Vasco da Gama bridge is 17,185 m. The bridge is part of the highway A12 Lisbon - Setubal.
The bridge has 3 lanes in each direction with a speed limit of 120 km/h for most of the bridge and 100 km/h on one of its sections. In windy, rainy weather, as well as in fog, the speed is limited to 90 km/h. Vasco da Gama Bridge on Google Maps

Vehicle class		One way travel
C1		€2.90
C2		€ 6.55
C3		€ 9.65
C4		€ 12.40

Current prices for travel across the Vasco da Gama bridge can always be viewed on the website (from Ukraine - via VPN): https://www.lusoponte.pt/en/ vasco-da-gama/general-info

April 25 Bridge (25 de Abril)

The 25th of April Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting Lisbon on the north (right) and Almada on the south (left) bank of the Tagus River. The bridge is one of the 20 longest suspension bridges in the world.
The bridge is part of the A2 highway. The total length of the bridge is 2,278 m. It has 3 traffic lanes in each direction with a speed limit of 70 km/h. Only travel to Lisbon is paid. April 25 Bridge on Google Maps

Vehicle class		Travel to Lisbon
C1		€ 1.90
C2		€ 4.15
C3		€ 5.65
C4		€ 7.35

Current prices for crossing the bridge on April 25 (25 de Abril) can be viewed on the website: https://www.lusoponte.pt/en/ 25-de-abril/general-info

Marão Tunnel

The Marão Tunnel, located on the A4 freeway, is the longest mining tunnel in the Iberian Peninsula, has two one-way traffic galleries of 5,825 kilometers each. Each gallery has a carriageway with two lanes 3.5 m wide.
The tunnel allowed to connect with Spain and the rest of Europe, while providing adequate access to the Port and the coast.
It is worth noting the reduction of travel time by 20% on the connection Porto - Bragança. Marão Tunnel on Google Maps

Toll through the Marão Tunnel

Vehicle class		Travel to Lisbon
C1		€2.10
C2		€3.70
C3		€ 4.70
C4		€ 5.25

Payment for travel is made electronically as described above.

Speed limit

Standard speed limits in Portugal (unless otherwise indicated on signs).

Cars, motorcycles:

• in a populated place - 50 km/h
• outside the settlement - 90 km/h
• on the highway - 100 km/h
• on the highway – 120 km/h

Cars with a trailer:

• in a populated place - 50 km/h
• outside the settlement - 70 km/h
• on the highway - 80 km/h
• on the highway - 100 km/h

The minimum permitted speed on the highway is 50 km/h

Low beam

Dipped beam is mandatory in conditions of insufficient visibility and when driving through tunnels.

Gasoline price in Portugal

Parking in Portugal

In most cities, parking on city streets is paid and limited in time. There are different parking zones, which are marked by appropriate road markings and road signs.

Parking in Lisbon

Lisbon is divided into parking zones. Closest to the center is the red zone, in which some areas are separated in brown zone Further from the center is the yellow zone and behind it is green. Behind the green zone there are streets with free parking. Zones differ in price for parking and the maximum parking time of the car.

Parking fees can be paid through the available parking meters in the area where the limited parking system operates. For this:

1. Insert the coins corresponding to the desired parking time into the parking meter. Parking meters accept coins in denominations: 0.05, 0.10, 0.20, 0.50, 1.00 and 2.00 euros.
2. Confirm the parking time on the display.
3. Click the green button to confirm the parking payment and receive a check-permit, or the red cancel button.
4. Place the parking permit check inside the vehicle near the windshield so that the information on it is visible.

Parking meters do not give the rest, the entire amount entered is converted into parking time.

Time at which car parking must be paid.

• From Monday to Friday: from 9:00 to 19:00 / 01:00.
• Saturday: from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Sundays and holidays: no service.

Zone	Price per hour	Max. parking time (hours)
Green (Verde)	€ 0.80	4
Yellow (Amarela)	€ 1.20	4
Red (Vermelha)	€ 1.60	2
Brown (Castanha)	€ 2.00	2
Black (Preta)	€ 3.00	2

The division of Lisbon into tariff zones can be found on the website (in Portuguese only): https://www.emel.pt/pt /onde-estacionar/via-publica/tarifarios/

Section of the site about the EPark mobile application for paying for parking (only in Portuguese): https://www .emel.pt/pt/onde-estacionar/via-publica/meios-de-pagamento/epark/

Parking in Porto

On-street paid parking is limited to Zones I, II, III, and IV and from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding public holidays. In zone I, parking is paid on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Payment is made in the Telpark and Via Verde applications or at parking meters on the streets. The maximum period of stay is indicated in the exact place and is from 2 to 10 hours.

Zone	Price
Zone I	1.2 €/hour
Zone II	0.6 €/hour
Zone III	0.4 €/hour
Zone IV	0.4 €/hour

Only in zones II and III there are daily tickets costing 3.60 and 2.40 euros, respectively.

Detailed information about parking zones and all tariffs can be viewed on the website of the city administration of Porto: https://mobilidade.cm-porto. pt/

Free parking is possible near Arrábida Shopping. This is a large shopping center, there are both open and covered parking lots. Arrábida Shopping Parking on Google Maps

And in general, on the other side of the river in Vila Nova de Gaia, parking is free (unverified information).

Insurance

For traveling abroad, a Green Card insurance policy is mandatory. Policies are valid for 15 days, 1 month, 2 months, etc. monthly up to 1 year.
We also recommend having a medical insurance policy insurance abroad.
And to drive on the territory of Ukraine, you need to have a valid motor vehicle policy.

Calculation of insurance cost

Stay abroad:

15 days 1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months

Green Card Price:

1002 UAH

Order a policy

You can check the validity of the Green Card policy through the service of the Motor and Transport Bureau of Ukraine:
Checking the validity of the policy Green card

Required equipment

Equipment that must be in the car:

	Emergency stop sign
	Reflective Vest - A reflective vest is mandatory for any person who gets out of the car, day(!) or night in the event of a stop or accident. The vest should be in the interior of the car, not in the trunk.

Equipment that is recommended to have in the car:

	Fire extinguisher
	Spare lamps

Winter tires, studded tires, chains

	Winter tires are optional, recommended in certain areas such as Serra da Estrela
	Chains are allowed only on sections of roads covered with snow or ice.
	The use of studded tires is prohibited.