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Parking at the corner of an intersection for a quick coffee is
Not permitted — parking near intersections is prohibited. Parking (and even stopping) is not allowed within 5 meters of an intersection. This rule ensures visibility and safety for turning vehicles and pedestrians.
A blue sign with a white P and a time range below it indicates
Designated parking zone with time limits. A blue sign with a white P typically marks a public parking area. If time ranges are mentioned, they indicate time-limited parking — you will need to use a disc or pay during those hours.
It is never allowed to park or stop on
The sidewalk. Parking or stopping on sidewalks is always illegal in Portugal unless specifically permitted by signs or markings. It obstructs pedestrians and can incur fines or towing.
Stopping at a bus stop to drop off a friend
Not permitted — stopping at bus stops is prohibited. Stopping or parking at bus stops is strictly prohibited to ensure buses can safely pick up and drop off passengers. Even brief stops can cause disruptions and result in fines.
Parking next to a fire hydrant with a yellow border
Not permitted — blocking a fire hydrant is prohibited. Parking or stopping near a fire hydrant is illegal in Portugal, as it may prevent emergency services from accessing critical water supplies during a fire.
Parking is generally allowed in
In a marked bay with a parking sign. You may park in clearly marked bays unless signage indicates restrictions. However, parking near crossings, double-parking, or on roundabouts is dangerous and prohibited.
Stopping momentarily in a bus lane marked with a solid white line.
You must not stop or drive in it at all. Bus lanes marked by solid lines are exclusively reserved for buses (and sometimes taxis or bikes, if indicated). Stopping or using them, even briefly, is illegal and dangerous.
If a road has yellow or red markings on the roadside
No parking is allowed. Yellow or red lines on the roadside are clear indicators that parking is prohibited in that area, regardless of vehicle type. These markings are placed to prevent vehicles from obstructing essential areas such as fire hydrants, emergency access routes, or areas prone to traffic congestion.
You can legally park at an intersection within
5 meters or more. You must maintain a minimum of 5 meters from an intersection when parking your vehicle. This rule is in place to ensure that vehicles approaching the junction have clear visibility of other road users.
The minimum distance you must keep from a tram stop when parking is
6 meters. When parking near tram stops, you must keep at least 6 meters of space. Trams require extra clearance due to their fixed rails and turning radius, and stopping too close can block tram movement or put passengers at risk.