Monaco vs Portugal: Essential Driving Differences

When comparing driving regulations in Monaco and Portugal, distinct variations emerge that every traveler should heed. While Monaco's road markings are less common, Portugal features clear indicators and structured lanes. Additionally, speed limits differ significantly, with Portugal enforcing stricter penalties. Understanding these contrasts can greatly enhance road safety during your travels in these unique countries.

monacoportugal

RIGHT

Driving Side

The driving side in monaco is the Right Side of the road

100

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in monaco is 100

1.816 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for monaco is 1.816 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Monaco	Portugal
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used in Monaco.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not commonly used in Monaco.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed if traffic conditions permit.	Prohibited.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Limited, mostly on main roads	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Predominantly for buses.	Reserved for buses and taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled ‘BUS’.	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared with small vehicles or buses.	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Standard speed limits apply	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

portugal:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

portugal:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Right

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

portugal:

Prohibited.

Bus Lanes: Presence

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

portugal:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

portugal:

Reserved for buses and taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

portugal:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

monaco:

Limited

portugal:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

portugal:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

portugal:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

monaco:

portugal:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

portugal:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Monaco	Portugal
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	N/A	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	N/A	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	N/A	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	N/A	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	N/A	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	N/A	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Standard speed limits apply	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common for traffic violations	Possible

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

monaco:

N/A

portugal:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

monaco:

N/A

portugal:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

monaco:

N/A

portugal:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

monaco:

N/A

portugal:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

monaco:

N/A

portugal:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

monaco:

N/A

portugal:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

monaco:

portugal:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

portugal:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

portugal:

Possible

Signals

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	Monaco	Portugal
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Rare in Monaco, usually not used	Not used in Portugal
Traffic Signs: Language	French; symbols are standard	Portuguese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangular-shaped with white background and red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

monaco:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

portugal:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

portugal:

Not used in Portugal

Traffic Signs: Language

monaco:

French; symbols are standard

portugal:

Portuguese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

monaco:

Triangle-shaped with red border

portugal:

Triangular-shaped with white background and red border

Turns

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	Monaco		Portugal
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted where indicated; check for signs		Allowed at intersections unless signs prohibit

U- Turns Allowed

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

portugal:

Allowed at intersections unless signs prohibit

Documentation

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	Monaco	Portugal
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; no additional permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short visits
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required annually; proof may be required	Periodic inspections required; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

monaco:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

portugal:

Accepted; no additional permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

monaco:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

portugal:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short visits

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

portugal:

Periodic inspections required; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

portugal:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

monaco:

Recommended

portugal:

Mandatory

Alcohol

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	Monaco	Portugal
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used frequently	Common, especially during holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial; varies by severity	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: Underage Drivers

monaco:

0.00%

portugal:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

monaco:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

portugal:

Common, especially during holidays

Enforcement: Fines

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

portugal:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Monaco	Portugal
Contact: General Emergency	112 or 18	112
Contact: Traffic Police	Local police also available on 911 using GSM	Contact local authorities
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Available through service providers or insurance	Check with your insurance provider or ACP
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

monaco:

112 or 18

portugal:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

portugal:

Contact local authorities

Contact: Roadside Assistance

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

portugal:

Check with your insurance provider or ACP

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

monaco:

Recommended

portugal:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Monaco	Portugal
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines are substantial	Varies; €60 to €2,500, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fine applies if not used	€120 to €600
Common Fines: Phone Use	Substantial fines issued	€240 to €1,200
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	High fines, points on license	€120 to €600
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; varies	Possible
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be settled soon	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

portugal:

Varies; €60 to €2,500, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

portugal:

€120 to €600

Common Fines: Phone Use

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

portugal:

€240 to €1,200

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

monaco:

High fines, points on license

portugal:

€120 to €600

Payment: On The Spot

monaco:

Possible; varies

portugal:

Possible

Payment: Deadline

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon

portugal:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay