The government has concluded the designation of 61 special conservation zones, including the final areas of Serra da Estrela and Alvito–Cuba, ending a long-standing delay that resulted in European Court of Justice convictions and 10 million euros in fines paid by Portugal.
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A new law in effect since September 1st allows judges to impose fines between 204 and 10,200 euros for procedural maneuvers deemed dilatory. The Bar Association (OA) is campaigning against these measures, supporting an online petition, seeking Constitutional Court review via parliamentary parties, and has decided to automatically archive disciplinary cases related to these fines.
The Mobility and Transport Authority (AMT) has proposed implementing distance-based tolling systems for both light and heavy vehicles to account for infrastructure wear and road usage. While the technology has been tested in Europe and promoted by vendors like Yunex Traffic, there is currently no government decision to implement it.
Carris will attempt to maintain public transport service in Lisbon on Wednesday 11 November, despite the state of alert. The company warns of potential delays, route changes, or service suspensions depending on traffic constraints, with priority given to healthcare connections and emergency personnel. Passengers are advised to monitor official Carris channels for real-time updates.