The new truck ban on the VCI came into force on Tuesday, with police immediately launching enforcement operations on the road. Nineteen fines have already been recorded against drivers who traveled in the restricted zone. The measure aims to relieve traffic on the Inner Ring Road, which connects Porto to Gaia. However, transport companies strongly oppose the ban, considering the costs of mandatory detours too high.
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Zero tolerance at the start of truck restrictions on the VCI
Now15 September 2026 at 19:30
Why this matters
Readers in the Porto and Gaia region directly face the consequences of this ban, whether as light vehicle drivers who may benefit from fewer trucks on the road, or as transport professionals affected by the increased costs of alternative routes. PSP has already demonstrated it will enforce zero tolerance, making it urgent to clarify the permitted routes and exception hours.
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