Portugal

In Portugal you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 120 km/h (74 mph) on motorways, 120 km/h (74 mph) on expressways, 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas and 90-100 km/h (55-62 mph) on undivided highways.

Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it.

It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.05%.

Petrol (unleaded) gas options are called Sem chumbo (95/98) or gasolina. Petrol costs about €1.47 per liter.

Diesel option is called Gasóleo. Diesel costs about €1.31 per liter.

Most popular petrol stations in Portugal are BP, Galp, Intermarché, Jumbo and Repsol.

Road assistance is available at 808 22 22 22 (Automovel Club de Portugal (ACP)) or 808 22 22 22 (Estrada24). For general news on Portugal's traffic use Estradas – PT. For news on Portugal’s motorways and tolls use Portugal Tolls.