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“Dear Member,

Please be advised that as of the 1st of June, 2016, Portugal has introduced a penalty points system that includes heavy monetary fines. This means that after you accumulate 12 points you will lose your driving license for two years and after that period will need to take your driving test again.

Please be aware that golf buggies with no license plate cannot circulate on public roads. As you know, the roads in Quinta do Lago are considered public roads. The police authorities, who control and monitor traffic, can stop and check drivers deemed not in compliance with the road traffic act when driving on public roads. They can then issue a fine with penalty points.

Golf buggies must be licensed and have a registration number plate. They must also have, lights, indicators, seat belts, mirrors and insurance if used on a public road.
Golf buggies can only be driven by a person with a licensed driver’s insurance.

Any golf buggy driven on public roads, without complying with Portuguese traffic requirements, i.e. without a license plate, for example, can be confiscated, and its driver fined, prosecuted and awarded penalty points.

Thank you for your attention.

Kindest regards,

APROQUILA”