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Guide to Driving in Madeira
Madeira Speed Limits
| KPH | MPH | |
|---|---|---|
| Motorways | 120 | 74 |
| Open Roads | 90/100 | 55/62 |
| Built Up Areas | 50 | 31 |
Emergency Phone Numbers
| Police | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| Ambulance | 112 |
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 Madeira. For all credit cards transactions, a tax of €0.50 will be added.
Driving around Madeira is the best way to discover its charm and hidden gems. It has gained the nickname of “Pearl of the Atlantic” due to its breath-taking scenery.
A popular location for golfing enthusiasts and sun worshippers alike, car hire will allow you to enjoy the best of both worlds. The combination of magnificent beaches, hillsides and river valleys, make Madeira unforgettable.
If you take your time to plan journeys before embarking, you can ensure you get to experience the most beautiful parts of Madeira.
Why not read our Madeira travel guide, you may also like to view information about destinations in Madeira.
Essential Driving Information
- Seat Belts must be worn at all times, by all occupants of the vehicle.
- Traffic drives on the right here.
- Children aged 12 and under or less than 1.5m 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 (55KPH).
- The blood alcohol limit is 50mg per 100 ml of Blood.
- You must park in the same direction of traffic; parking facing on-coming traffic is illegal.
- The use of a mobile phone in a car is only allowed if you have either a hands free kit or a headset.
- It is essential to use dipped headlights when there is poor visibility or when driving through a tunnel.
- You must carry photographic proof of identity at all times.
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