Traffic fine amounts

Check statutory fine ranges, severity and licence consequences in Portugal. Match the table to the vehicle, location and facts recorded on your notice.

The table assumes an isolated offence by a licensed driver. Points are lost once the conviction becomes final. Multiple offences and prior convictions can affect the outcome.

Speeding Drink-driving Other traffic offences

Speeding

Bands show the excess over the applicable limit in km/h. Classification here concerns general limits. For special driver or vehicle limits see Articles 145(1)(d) and 146(i) of the Highway Code.

Speeding
Situation	Amount	Consequences	Legal basis
Light motor vehicle or motorcycle · over the limit by up to 20 km/h in a built-up area, up to 30 km/h outside.	€60–€300	Minor. No points deducted for this offence alone.	CE, art. 27.º, n.º 2, al. a), 1.º
Light motor vehicle or motorcycle · over the limit by over 20 and up to 40 km/h in a built-up area, over 30 and up to 60 km/h outside.	€120–€600	Serious. Loss of 2 points (3 in a shared zone). Driving ban of 1 month to 1 year.	CE, art. 27.º, n.º 2, al. a), 2.º
Light motor vehicle or motorcycle · over the limit by over 40 and up to 60 km/h in a built-up area, over 60 and up to 80 km/h outside.	€300–€1,500	Very serious. Loss of 4 points (5 in a shared zone). Driving ban of 2 months to 2 years.	CE, art. 27.º, n.º 2, al. a), 3.º
Light motor vehicle or motorcycle · over the limit by over 60 km/h in a built-up area, over 80 km/h outside.	€500–€2,500	Very serious. Loss of 4 points (5 in a shared zone). Driving ban of 2 months to 2 years.	CE, art. 27.º, n.º 2, al. a), 4.º
Other motor vehicle · over the limit by up to 10 km/h in a built-up area, up to 20 km/h outside.	€60–€300	Minor. No points deducted for this offence alone.	CE, art. 27.º, n.º 2, al. b), 1.º
Other motor vehicle · over the limit by over 10 and up to 20 km/h in a built-up area, over 20 and up to 40 km/h outside.	€120–€600	Serious. Loss of 2 points (3 in a shared zone). Driving ban of 1 month to 1 year.	CE, art. 27.º, n.º 2, al. b), 2.º
Other motor vehicle · over the limit by over 20 and up to 40 km/h in a built-up area, over 40 and up to 60 km/h outside.	€300–€1,500	Very serious. Loss of 4 points (5 in a shared zone). Driving ban of 2 months to 2 years.	CE, art. 27.º, n.º 2, al. b), 3.º
Other motor vehicle · over the limit by over 40 km/h in a built-up area, over 60 km/h outside.	€500–€2,500	Very serious. Loss of 4 points (5 in a shared zone). Driving ban of 2 months to 2 years.	CE, art. 27.º, n.º 2, al. b), 4.º
Cycle · over the limit by up to 10 km/h in a built-up area, up to 20 km/h outside.	€30–€150	The band for other vehicles, reduced for cyclists under Article 96.	CE, art. 27.º, n.º 2, al. b), 1.º e art. 96.º
Cycle · over the limit by over 10 and up to 20 km/h in a built-up area, over 20 and up to 40 km/h outside.	€60–€300	The band for other vehicles, reduced for cyclists under Article 96.	CE, art. 27.º, n.º 2, al. b), 2.º e art. 96.º
Cycle · over the limit by over 20 and up to 40 km/h in a built-up area, over 40 and up to 60 km/h outside.	€150–€750	The band for other vehicles, reduced for cyclists under Article 96.	CE, art. 27.º, n.º 2, al. b), 3.º e art. 96.º
Cycle · over the limit by over 40 km/h in a built-up area, over 60 km/h outside.	€250–€1,250	The band for other vehicles, reduced for cyclists under Article 96.	CE, art. 27.º, n.º 2, al. b), 4.º e art. 96.º

Drink-driving

The lower threshold applies to probationary drivers and drivers of rescue or emergency vehicles, collective transport for children and young people up to 16, taxis, TVDE private hire, heavy passenger or goods vehicles and dangerous goods transport.

Drink-driving
Situation	Amount	Consequences	Legal basis
General regime · BAC from 0.5 to below 0.8 g/l	€250–€1,250	Serious. Loss of 3 points. Driving ban of 1 month to 1 year.	CE, arts. 81.º, 145.º a 148.º
General regime · BAC from 0.8 to below 1.2 g/l	€500–€2,500	Very serious. Loss of 5 points. Driving ban of 2 months to 2 years.	CE, arts. 81.º, 145.º a 148.º
Probationary drivers or special categories under Article 81(3) · BAC from 0.2 to below 0.5 g/l	€250–€1,250	Serious. Loss of 3 points. Driving ban of 1 month to 1 year.	CE, arts. 81.º, 145.º a 148.º
Probationary drivers or special categories under Article 81(3) · BAC from 0.5 to below 1.2 g/l	€500–€2,500	Very serious. Loss of 5 points. Driving ban of 2 months to 2 years.	CE, arts. 81.º, 145.º a 148.º
BAC cannot be quantified and a medical report establishes impairment by alcohol	€500–€2,500	Very serious. Loss of 5 points. Driving ban of 2 months to 2 years.	CE, arts. 81.º, 145.º a 148.º
All drivers · BAC of at least 1.2 g/l	Criminal offence. Up to 1 year in prison or a fine of up to 120 daily units, unless a more severe penalty applies.	Motor vehicle driving ban of 3 months to 3 years. A conviction imposing that ban entails the loss of 6 points.	CP, arts. 69.º e 292.º, n.º 1 · CE, art. 148.º, n.º 2

Other traffic offences

Other traffic offences
Situation	Amount	Consequences	Legal basis
Using or continuously handling a mobile phone while the vehicle is moving	€250–€1,250	Serious. Loss of 3 points. Driving ban of 1 month to 1 year.	CE, arts. 84.º, n.os 1 e 4, 145.º e 148.º
Motor vehicle driven without its mandatory periodic inspection (car)	€250–€1,250	Check the due date against the registration date, vehicle class and last valid inspection.	DL n.º 144/2012, arts. 7.º e 14.º, n.º 2, al. a)
Car, commercial motor vehicle or motorcycle used without compulsory insurance	€500–€2,500	Serious. Liability for insurance and the ancillary sanction depend on the holder and their driving entitlement. The vehicle is subject to seizure.	CE, arts. 135.º, 145.º, 147.º, 150.º e 162.º
Other motor vehicle used without compulsory insurance	€250–€1,250	Serious. Liability for insurance and the ancillary sanction depend on the holder and their driving entitlement. The vehicle is subject to seizure.	CE, arts. 135.º, 145.º, 147.º, 150.º e 162.º
Double parking on the carriageway	€30–€150	Minor. No points deducted for this offence alone.	CE, art. 50.º, n.º 1, al. b), e n.º 2
Parking across an entrance to a garage or property	€60–€300	Minor. No points deducted for this offence alone.	CE, art. 50.º, n.º 1, al. c), e n.º 2
Stopping or parking on a marked crossing	€60–€300	Serious. Loss of 2 points. Driving ban of 1 month to 1 year.	CE, arts. 49.º, n.os 1 e 3, e 145.º, n.º 1, al. o)
Unauthorised parking in a marked space for a person with reduced mobility	€60–€300	Serious. Loss of 2 points. Driving ban of 1 month to 1 year.	CE, arts. 50.º, n.os 1 e 2, e 145.º, n.º 1, al. q)
Parking without paying the prescribed fee or overstaying in a designated parking area	€30–€150	Minor. A statutory fine and an operator’s request for payment of the parking fee are separate charges.	CE, art. 71.º, n.º 1, al. d), e n.º 2, al. a)
Parking on the carriageway at night outside a built-up area	€250–€1,250	Very serious. Loss of 4 points. Driving ban of 2 months to 2 years.	CE, arts. 49.º, n.os 2 e 4, e 146.º, al. b)
Adult driver not wearing a compulsory seat belt	€120–€600	Minor. No points deducted for this offence alone.	CE, art. 82.º, n.os 1 e 7
Carrying a child without a required restraint · per child	€120–€600	Serious. Loss of 2 points. Driving ban of 1 month to 1 year.	CE, arts. 55.º, n.º 6, e 145.º, n.º 1, al. p)
Failing to stop at a red traffic light	€120–€600	Very serious. Loss of 4 points. Driving ban of 2 months to 2 years.	RST, arts. 69.º e 76.º · CE, art. 146.º, al. l)

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