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Driving — Portugal
What travelers need to know about driving in Portugal. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Portugal's drink-drive limit is 0.5 g/L (0.05%) for standard drivers and 0.2 g/L for novice and professional drivers; a reflective vest and warning triangle are mandatory in the car.
Drink-driving convictions bring license suspension, car seizure, heavy fines, or a jail sentence.
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