Fines for seat belt, traffic light and
drink driving offences in Portugal



Not using a seat belt
Fine: € 120 - € 600

Failing to stop at a red traffic light or stop sign
Fine: € 1,250 - € 2,500 + driving inhibition 2 months - 2 years

Drink driving

Blood
alcohol level

Fine
Drivers license
suspension
Imprisonment
0,050 - 0,08‰€    250 - € 1,2501 month - 1 year
0,081 - 1,2‰€ 1,250 - € 2,5002 months - 2 years
Over 0,2‰Discretionary3 months - 3 years1 year (max)


The data above are based on information by the Portugal Tourist Board. No rights can be derived from this publication.





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