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The Portuguese government is evaluating a strategic revision of national speed limits as part of a broader initiative to enhance road safety and modernise traffic regulations.
MUBi has formally rejected the Automobile Club of Portugal's proposed Highway Code reforms, labeling them a regression for sustainable urban mobility.
The fight against road accidents, one of the biggest problems facing Portugal, received two pieces of news this week: one good and one bad. The good news is that in 2025 the country managed to reduce the number of road fatalities by 6% compared to the previous year, and by 19% compared to 2019. However, European Commission data shows that with 578 deaths last year, Portugal remains the fifth worst performer in the EU, far from the target of halving road deaths by 2030. Proposed solutions include faster identification of accident black spots, an updated Highway Code, stricter enforcement against risky behaviour, and increased police and speed camera presence.
Carlos Barbosa, president of the ACP, rejects a 'static document' and wants to have an 'interventional role' in this change. He explains a set of measures presented today and states that he has requested a meeting with the Government.
They already have several measures to present with the goal of advancing a “structural reform” of the Highway Code. Also in this edition, Pedro Nuno Santos returns to parliament today as a member of parliament.
Using a mobile phone while driving would incur fines between 500 and 1,250 euros.
