Tolls, tax and other fines

Metro, bus or train fines for an invalid ticket

A loaded pass, a ticket that was not validated and travel outside the paid zone are different situations. On the Porto Metro, a bus or a train, keep the card reference and identify the operator issuing the report.

What to check in your case

Following notice under Article 8(6) of Law 28/2006, a written defence may be submitted to the operator within 15 working days. If the case has reached the tax authority, the new notice must be assessed. State the station, time, validator and any fault observed.

Documents for your defence

Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.

  • Ticket or pass reference and proof of top-up
  • Validation history, purchase receipt or fault report

Legislation and official sources

Information checked on 7 November 2026.