Proposal to Criminalize Speeds Above 180 km/h in New Road Code

The new Road Code is under review, and one of the proposals discusses the criminalization of driving at speeds above 180 km/h. This topic was addressed by the Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, who mentioned that about 70% of the code is already stabilized.

The proposal to criminalize driving over a certain speed is part of a national road safety strategy. The government is currently analyzing around 70 proposals received during the public discussion.

In addition to the criminalization of excessive speed, pilot tests will be conducted to better understand driver behavior behind the wheel. These tests aim to assess the effectiveness of the measures to be implemented.

The public discussion of the proposal for the new Road Code is an important step before the final decision, which will be made at the Council of Ministers, where the guidelines to be followed will be determined.

The progress in discussions indicates that the proposed measures are being taken seriously by the government, as they aim to improve road safety and reduce accidents on the roads.

Criminalizing high-speed driving is one of several solutions being considered, with the goal of promoting more responsible driving. The government continues to work on finalizing the new Road Code after receiving and analyzing suggestions from the public.