Road traffic

Speeding fines in Portugal

The fine depends on the vehicle class, the road and how far above the limit the assessed speed was. For a car in a built-up area, 20 km/h and 21 km/h over the limit fall into different bands.

What to check in your case

Compare the recorded speed with the assessed speed after the error allowance. In this example the bands are €60–300 and €120–600 respectively. Check the limit on entering the section, the direction of travel and whether disqualification is possible.

Documents for your defence

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

  • Image or printout with both speeds
  • Vehicle category and signs along the route

Legislation and official sources

Information checked on 7 November 2026.