Portugal considers criminalizing speeds of 180 km/h in new Highway Code

Highway Code road safety speeding laws traffic violations Luís Neves

Portugal's Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, announced that the new Highway Code is approximately 70% finalized. A key proposal under consideration is the reclassification of driving at speeds of 180 or 200 km/h from a misdemeanor to a criminal offense.

The legislative overhaul is part of a broader effort to reduce road fatalities. Other measures include the reactivation of the GNR Traffic Brigade, increased radar installation, and unannounced STOP operations. The National Road Safety Strategy aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries by 50% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels.

Starting November 1, the government will launch pilot tests in selected locations using software to monitor driver behaviors, such as mobile phone usage and the validity of license plates. Additionally, a unified digital system for processing and collecting traffic fines is expected to be completed by late 2026 or early 2027.

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GNR Traffic Brigade · Luís Neves · Ministry of Internal Administration · Portugal

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[● 4 SOURCES] Authorities are analyzing approximately 70 proposals from public discussions regarding road safety strategy until September 15. www.jornaldenegocios.pt · www.dn.pt · www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt · www.sabado.pt
[● 4 SOURCES] The National Road Safety Strategy aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries by 50% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. www.jornaldenegocios.pt · www.dn.pt · www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt · www.sabado.pt
[● 4 SOURCES] The new Highway Code is approximately 70% finalized. www.jornaldenegocios.pt · www.dn.pt · www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt · www.sabado.pt
[● 4 SOURCES] Pilot tests to monitor driver behavior, including mobile phone use and license plate authenticity, will begin on November 1. www.jornaldenegocios.pt · www.dn.pt · www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt · www.sabado.pt
[● 4 SOURCES] Driving at speeds of 180 or 200 km/h may be reclassified from a misdemeanor to a crime. www.jornaldenegocios.pt · www.dn.pt · www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt · www.sabado.pt
[○ 1 SOURCE] A unified computer system for traffic violations is expected to be completed by late 2026 or early 2027. www.dn.pt

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Circular na estrada a mais de 180 km/h poderá vir a ser crime, diz ministro [www.jornaldenegocios.pt]

6 days ago

Excessos de velocidade superiores a 180km/h poderã o passar a ser crime no novo Código da Estrada [www.dn.pt]

6 days ago

Circular a mais de 180 km/h pode vir a ser crime. O que isso significa [zap.aeiou.pt]

5 days ago

Circular na estrada a mais de 180 km/h poderá vir a ser crime - Renascença [rr.pt]

5 days ago

Circular na estrada a mais de 180 km/h poderá vir a ser crime [odigital.sapo.pt]

5 days ago

Carros dos ministros têm de cumprir limites de velocidade? [www.dnoticias.pt]

4 days ago

Circular na estrada a mais de 180 km/h poderá vir a ser crime [www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt]

6 days ago

Circular na estrada a mais de 180 km/h poderá vir a ser crime [www.sabado.pt]

6 days ago

Driving above 180 km/h could become a crime in Portugal [www.theportugalnews.com]

5 days ago