With the gradual return to normality of Portuguese society, the Public Security Police also resumes speed control operations" as of 15 May, the PSP said in a statement.

According to the PSP, these operations constitute “an essential pillar in the increase of road safety”, being therefore essential to return to “permanent and intensive preventive, proactive and dissuasive inspections of road accidents".

Despite the resumption of some of the usual activities of the PSP, this police says that it will continue its action in the context of the calamity decreed due to the covid-19 pandemic.

The PSP stresses that it will maintain vigilance and follow-up at points considered crucial, such as public transport, bathing areas and other places where there is a greater likelihood of a relevant gathering of people.