What to check in your case
Reconstruct the weeks before and after the date in question to check duration and compensation. Identify multi-manning, ferry or train crossings and, where the location is disputed, accommodation actually used.
Documents for your defence
Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.
- Activity log and schedule of rest and compensation
- Relevant accommodation bookings or crossing tickets
Legislation and official sources
- Diário da República · Decreto-Lei n.º 84/2026
- Your Europe · Regras da UE para o transporte rodoviário
Information checked on 7 November 2026.