Driving licence rules to change
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New agreement on Brazilian driving licences still without practical effect in Portugal
A recently announced agreement concerning the recognition/exchange of Brazilian CNH (national driving licences) has not yet been implemented in Portugal. Brazilian drivers in Portugal continue to face the same rules and requirements while administrative and legal steps for putting the deal into effect remain outstanding.
Brazilian driver handcuffed and arrested in Portugal. PSP says it followed the law
José Manoel Giardini, who also holds Italian nationality, was only released after officers ascertained at the police station that he had a Brazilian driving licence.
President promulgates recognition of Brazilian driving licences
A mutual-recognition law promulgated by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa allows Brazilians living in Portugal to use the licence issued in Brazil without needing to exchange it for a Portuguese driving licence.
Marcelo gives 'green light' for Brazilian driving licences to be recognised in Portugal
The Portuguese Head of State, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, promulgated on Wednesday the government decree relating to the 2023 agreement signed between Portugal and Brazil on the mutual recognition of driving licences. "The President of the Republic signed today the Government decree approving the 'Agreement between the Portuguese Republic and the Republic ...
Portuguese President decrees recognition of Brazilian driving licences in the country
The Portuguese head of state, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, today promulgated the government decree relating to the 2023 agreement signed between Portugal and Brazil on the mutual recognition of driving licences.
Marcelo promulgates decree recognising Brazilian driving licences in Portugal
Agreement allows Portuguese drivers resident in Brazil to drive using a driving licence issued in Portugal, and vice versa.
President of Portugal signs decree recognising Brazilian driving licence
The agreement to recognise driving licences of Brazilians in Portugal and of Portuguese citizens in Brazil was signed in September 2023 and has only now come into force.
GNR and PSP detained more than 300 people for exceeding the alcohol limit
Detentions were carried out over the past four days. This amounts to an average of 76 drivers per day. Since 18 December, 96 people have been detained for not having a driving licence.
