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Police fine drivers who honk in support of protesters at Rossio

Following police interventions during housing demonstrations in Lisbon and Porto on Saturday 31 October, protests have resumed in both cities. Authorities have begun fining drivers who sound their horns to show support for the demonstrators at Rossio square in Lisbon.

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If you are driving in Lisbon near protest sites, be aware that police are actively ticketing drivers for honking in support of protesters, which constitutes a traffic infraction.

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