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Portugal Viaje sem Pressa road safety campaign

Overview

Portuguese authorities, including the National Road Safety Authority (ANSR), the Republican National Guard (GNR), and the Public Security Police (PSP), launched the ‘Viaje sem Pressa’ (Travel Without Haste) campaign from October 13 to October 19, 2026. The initiative aimed to address the risks of excessive speeding, which was cited as a primary factor in 154 deaths and 563 serious injuries between 2023 and 2025.

By the conclusion of the campaign, security forces reported significant enforcement results. Authorities detected nearly 13,000 speeding violations and recorded 2,767 accidents, resulting in 13 deaths. Regional enforcement included 33 arrests in Santarém for offenses such as driving under the influence and unlicensed driving, eight detentions in Portalegre, and 15 arrests in Madeira, where 13 individuals were detained for high blood alcohol levels.

Entities

Autoridade Nacional de Segurança Rodoviária · Guarda Nacional Republicana · Polícia de Segurança Pública · Beja · Madeira

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 14 sources
    Portugal security forces report widespread arrests and traffic violations

    Portuguese police report high numbers of traffic violations, accidents, and arrests across several districts, including significant speeding infractions and drug trafficking seizures.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Portugal launches ‘Viaje sem Pressa’ road safety campaign

    Portuguese authorities have launched the ‘Viaje sem Pressa’ campaign from October 13–19, combining awareness and enforcement to combat the risks of excessive speeding on national roads.

Sources

canalalentejo.sapo.pt · centrotv.sapo.pt · cmjornal.pt · correiodamanha.pt · correiomanha.pt · dnoticias.pt · irisfm.pt · jornaldeabrantes.sapo.pt · jornaldocentro.pt · maisribatejo.pt · observador.pt · odigital.sapo.pt · portalalentejano.com · propagandistasocial.com · revistamotos.pt · rr.pt · sapo.pt