Portugal debates lowering the blood alcohol limit for all drivers to 0.02%, as one in every four drivers killed in road accidents had a blood alcohol level of 0.5 g/l or higher. Will this measure prevent people from drinking and driving?
Speeding in Madeira? You might want to take your foot off the gas - not just because the police currently have their eyes and radars on you.
Extreme winds hit Funchal today, causing disruptions, toppling motorcycles, and forcing traffic to halt. Authorities issued warnings as Storm Martinho intensified.
31 years ago, in 1994, Madeira approved the final phase of Via Rápida (VR1), enhancing transportation with a 3.4 km stretch connecting Campanário to Ribeira Brava, including tunnels, viaducts, and bridges.
Paulo Cafôfo calls for a metro connecting Funchal and Caniço. He argues it would provide faster, affordable, and eco-friendly transportation, improving the quality of life on the island.
The changes to the mobility subsidy, which has been in place since 2015, have been approved. These adjustments will reduce travel costs for Madeira residents traveling to the mainland.
Madeira drivers, heads up! Here's the non-exhaustive list of new speed camera locations for March. Check the schedule, stay within limits, and drive responsibly.
Madeira news outlets report multiple accidents today, one resulting in a fatal injury
PSP conducted a large-scale nighttime traffic operation, blocking the via rápida. The focus was on alcohol consumption, leading to 12 arrests and 14 fines. Police stress road safety as Madeira has the second highest traffic-related death toll in Portugal.
Madeira has the highest number of road deaths outside Lisbon, with 12 fatalities in 2024. Authorities plan to improve safety by increasing speed control and introducing new radar systems.
President Albuquerque links a 5.3% traffic rise on Via Rápida in 2024 to improved living conditions, signaling progress in residents’ financial stability. He stresses that new Investments and public transport are the answer to Madeira’s traffic crisis.
