Priority at the next junctionPortugal
Traffic rules
Portugal
1. Priority at the next junction
Priority at the next junction means that drivers travelling on a particular road have priority over traffic entering from intersecting roads at the next junction. The priority arrangement is normally indicated by signs facing both the priority traffic and the traffic that must give way.
Unlike a continuing priority road, this priority applies only at the indicated intersection. Drivers must still approach cautiously and obey traffic lights, authorised officers, crossings, turning rules and other applicable signs.
How is priority at the next junction determined in Portugal?
Where a priority-at-the-next-junction sign is recognised and lawfully installed in Portugal, it indicates priority at that junction. Its design may differ locally. Do not confuse a junction-specific priority sign with a continuing priority-road designation.
🔗 ansr.pt • ANSR official RST — corrected 2019 republication, sign descriptions and markings
Does priority at one junction automatically continue along the entire road in Portugal?
No. One-junction priority and continuing priority-road status are distinct concepts. Check the local signs at each following junction, including any end-of-priority marker, traffic signal or new Give Way or Stop sign.
🔗 ansr.pt • ANSR official RST — corrected 2019 republication, sign descriptions and markings
May a driver with priority ignore pedestrians or another safety obligation at the next junction in Portugal?
No. Junction priority does not cancel duties towards pedestrians, traffic signals, emergency vehicles or other road users where the law gives them precedence. Approach at a speed allowing you to stop safely.
🔗 ansr.pt • ANSR official RST — corrected 2019 republication, sign descriptions and markings
