Andorra vs Portugal driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Andorra and Portugal.
| Rule | Andorra | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 60 / 90 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | Not stated in the standardized source | 100 / 120 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.5 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.2 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.2 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | No general daytime requirement | Not stated in the standardized source |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Mandatory on specified dates or when winter conditions apply | Not stated in the standardized source |
| Mandatory equipment | reflective vest | reflective vest, warning triangle |
| Low-emission zones | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Fines and enforcement | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Emergency number | 110 / 116 / 118 | 112 |
Andorra
Typical passenger-car speed limits: 90 km/h on general roads, 60 km/h on secondary roads. Andorra has no motorways.
Blood alcohol limits: Zero applies to goods vehicles over 3.5 t, passenger transport and emergency services; no separate novice limit.
Daytime lights: Lights are mandatory between sunset and sunrise, in tunnels and whenever visibility is reduced.
Winter tyres / equipment: Winter equipment is mandatory whenever the road is snow- or ice-covered; from 1 November to 15 May all vehicles must carry snow chains unless fitted with winter or M+S tyres.
Mandatory equipment: The traffic law itself mandates only a reflective vest; other items may be set by implementing regulations.
Emergency number: Police 110, medical emergency 116, fire 118; 112 connects to mountain rescue.
Portugal
Typical passenger-car speed limits: The source lists 100 km/h for expressways and 120 km/h for motorways.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.