U-turnPortugal
Traffic rules
Portugal
1. U-turn
A U-turn is a driving manoeuvre in which a vehicle turns around to travel in the opposite direction. It normally involves crossing part of the roadway and re-entering traffic facing the direction from which the vehicle came.
Before making a U-turn, the driver should check surrounding traffic, pedestrians and cyclists, signal when required and make sure there is enough visibility and space to complete the manoeuvre safely. U-turns may be prohibited by traffic signs or on particular types of roads.
Can you U-turn on a Portuguese bridge?
No. The prohibition also covers level crossings and tunnels.
🔗 pgdlisboa.pt • Portugal, Código da Estrada — articles 35, 45–47, 72–73
🔗 ansr.pt • ANSR official RST — corrected 2019 republication, sign descriptions and markings
Can you U-turn in heavy Portuguese traffic?
No. Turning around is prohibited where traffic is heavy.
🔗 pgdlisboa.pt • Portugal, Código da Estrada — articles 35, 45–47, 72–73
🔗 ansr.pt • ANSR official RST — corrected 2019 republication, sign descriptions and markings
