This is the record of infractions detected by the authorities on September 1st, the day on which 37 new radars came into operation, according to Correio da Manhã. These six thousand fines have not yet been processed, but if each driver pays the minimum fine of 60 euros, they should result in an income of at least €360,000.
Since the beginning of the month, 37 new radars have been operating on roads from north to south, 12 of which are average speed control, that is, they will have the ability to calculate the distance between two points and the time a driver takes to travel along it, unlike instantaneous control radars that only measure speed at just one point.
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Lots of champagne for at the governments Christmas parties this year
By Bradley Hardaker from Lisbon on 04 Sep 2023, 12:25
No financial excuse now for not dealing with the shockingly dangerous condition of the majority of Portuguese roads!
By Greg from Other on 04 Sep 2023, 17:41
The true reason for installing these devices is purely of a financial nature. The experience in the UK was that infractions remained much the same, the seriousness of the accidents diminished but the revenue shot up! Despite no reduction in accidents, most cameras there remain operational and the lolly rolls in unimpeded.
By Ed Braz from Lisbon on 04 Sep 2023, 21:05
Call it Speed Taxes, but in the end it is an increase in Big Brother watching you and me.... The fines are scondary! Think about it. Why now?
By NN from Beiras on 05 Sep 2023, 11:06
The money should ALL be ploughed back in to the failing health system. It has become a disgrace.
By Steve from Algarve on 05 Sep 2023, 13:04
Can we have one in VALES as most drivers think that 30 means minimum.
By m shaw from Algarve on 05 Sep 2023, 16:31