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In Portugal they drive on the right hand side and  the vehicles entering from  the right have priority unless there is a STOP sign. Click here to Hire a Car. Drinking and Driving is against the law and the limit of alcohol is 0.5gm/l, which is lower  than in UK. Any fines must be paid on the spot. Driving Licenses valid in Portugal: EU driving licenses  International driving licenses  A valid Driving License is required to hire a car Driving documents and appropriate insurance should be immediately available for inspection In case of accident exchange insurance details and call the police and ambulance. The number is 115. Petrol:  easy to fill up with petrol if you are on the main roads, but petrol stations are sparse in some inland regions. Unleaded petrol is generally available everywhere. Safety Belts: Compulsory  for Adults Children  under 12 must sit in the back. Speed limits : motorways: 120kmh/75mph highways:     100kmh/62mph other roads:   90kmh/56mph built up areas: 50kmh/31mph