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Guide to Driving in the Azores
Azores Speed Limits
| KPH | MPH | |
|---|---|---|
| Motorways | 120 | 74 |
| Open Roads | 90/100 | 55/62 |
| Built Up Areas | 50 | 31 |
Emergency Phone Numbers
| Police | 999 |
| Fire | 999 |
| Ambulance | 999 |
Useful Phrases
| Danger | perigo |
| Diesel | diesel |
| Exit | saída |
| Filling Station | posto de gasolina |
| Petrol | gasolina |
| Prohibited | proibidos |
| Right of way | direito de passagem |
| Roadworks | Pião |
| Slow | lento |
Fuel
Credit cards are accepted at most filling stations across Azores. For all credit cards transactions, a tax of €0.50 will be added.
The Azores islands boast volcanic terrain, luscious valleys, sweeping meadows and dense forests which combined, offer an idyllic and unspoilt location for a holiday.
With such beautiful landscapes at your disposal, many activities to enjoy and plenty of sights to see, car hire is a great way to experience it all at your own pace.
Due to volcanic descent of the islands, the ground can be quite steep and hilly and you should expect to encounter hair pin bends fairly frequently. Be aware that some of the less busy roads can be quite narrow and the locals tend to drive quite fast.
Read our Azores travel guide. You may also like to view information about destinations in the Azores.
Essential Driving Information
- Seat Belts must be worn at all times, by all occupants of the vehicle.
- Traffic drives on the right hand side here.
- Children aged 12 and under or less than 1.5m (4 feet 9 inches) are not allowed to travel in a car unless supported in an approved child seat or harness.
- A reflective vest must be kept in the vehicle at all times and worn when examining/repairing a vehicle at the roadside.
- A warning triangle must be displayed at the rear of the car if you have stopped at the side of the road as a result of breakdown or problems.
- If you have held your license for less than 12 months then you must not exceed 90kph (55mph).
- The use of a mobile phone in a car is only allowed if you have either a hands free kit or a headset.
- You must park in the same direction of traffic; parking facing on-coming traffic is illegal.
- The blood alcohol limit is 50mg per 100ml of blood.
- The use of dipped headlights during poor visibility during the day and in tunnels is compulsory.
- The minimum motorway speed limit is 50kph (31mph).
- You must carry photographic proof of identity at all times.
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