Portuguese Highway Code
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Good morning. I am trying to find out the official regulations relating to whether it is illegal to overtake another vehicle in the area between a sign advising of the approach to a pedestrian crossing and the crossing itself, i.e., within the zone itself. Thank you for any assistance.
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You can find a copy of the latest edition of the Portuguese Highway code here:
Highway Code - Portugal - 2014
Your question is technical.
It appears that section 41 º 1 d may be relevant:
"Artigo 41.o
Ultrapassagens proibidas
1 - É proibida a ultrapassagem:
d) Imediatamente antes e nas passagens assinaladas para a travessia de peões e velocÃpedes;"
(Google Translate)
"Overtaking prohibited:
D) Immediately before and in the passages marked for the crossing of pedestrians and bicycles; ""
You would probably do best to drop into a local driving school or speak to a solicitor for confirmation.