Patrolling, awareness and inspection measures are causing queues across the country since the temporary limitation of circulation between municipalities came in to force at midnight last night.
The PSP and GNR have started patrolling, awareness and inspection operations across the country to ensure the current rules for containing the pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2.
With the limitations of movement between municipalities, queuing took place across the country. In the Algarve, kilometers of traffi queues marked the points where the authorities' actions were taking place, causing traffic congestion.
A driver published some videos on his Facebook page, showing the long lines formed on the EN 125, next to Sumol, towards Faro. The authorities were inspecting all drivers going in this direction, questioning them about the reason for the trip.
Also on the A22, dozens of vehicles werethe stop / start to leave Via do Infante, near the Faro junction.
As well as limitation of circulation, the PSP and GNR operations will also be checking non-compliance or disrespect for other measures such as wearing a mask on the street and on public transport, drinking alcohol on the public road and gatherings of more than five people.
Circulation outside the municipality of residence will be limited, between 00:00 on Friday 30 October and 06:00 on Tuesday 03 November.
Original article available in Portuguese at http://postal.pt/
