Portugese fine for driving in a bus lane

[E31Shrew]

Hi all

Had a hire car in Portugal back in June 25. Have just received today, notification that I ventured in to a bus lane.

120 Euros if I pay now or 600 if I leave it a while. All in Portugese.

No plans to return to Portugal but wonder whether I should pay? No pics or proof just the name of the fellow that saw it.

Thanks for any advice

[paul_c123]

Any plans to return to the EU?

[Landlubber]

Sorry but since May 2017, the EU Cross-Border Enforcement Directive has allowed enforcement authorities to pursue and fine drivers of vehicles registered in other EU countries. If the ticket is ignored they can (in theory) pass it on through dvla for enforcement.

Roll the dice.

[E31Shrew]

paul_c123 said:

Any plans to return to the EU?

Sadly yes but not Portugal!

[E31Shrew]

Landlubber said:

Sorry but since May 2017, the EU Cross-Border Enforcement Directive has allowed enforcement authorities to pursue and fine drivers of vehicles registered in other EU countries. If the ticket is ignored they can (in theory) pass it on through dvla for enforcement.

Roll the dice.

Thanks.....I had better pay it. In retrospect it could just be a local traffic warden type fella trying to hit his targets for the day. I have no recollection at all of committing such a heinous crime!

[Simpo Two]

E31Shrew said:

No plans to return to Portugal but wonder whether I should pay? No pics or proof just the name of the fellow that saw it.

Could you demand proof/photo or is that not a requirement in Portugal?

[RDMcG]

That is a very long delay.! I drove 2700km through Portugal in September and assumed there was no exposure by this stage ( no specific events that I can identify), but there were some exuberant moments...