Physical description
Size: 54 x 86 mm
Material: ID-1
Colour: Plastic card issued in accordance with Directive 91/439 EEC, ISO 7810 and ISO 7816.1.
Colour: Light pink, with text in blue and black characters
Security hologram Personalisation of the text through laser engraving. The data is written between layers of polycarbonate
- Location: All over the card (in the background) Reverse side of licence: bottom right
- Characteristics: The background of the licence, which is offset printed, reacts to light, revealing traffic signs, drawings of a car and bus, the expression "República Portuguesa", and a holographic spiral. A motif depicting 2 traffic signs and a circle with a V inside is printed using optically variable ink (OVI), shifting from gold to green depending on the observation angle. The surface of the card (the background of the licence) is covered by "DRIVING LICENCE", written in all EU languages
- Method of verification: Move the licence around in natural light and/or UV light
Legend
- 1 Surname of the holder
- 2 Other name(s) of the holder
- 3 Date and place of birth
- 4a Date of issue of the licence
- 4b Date of expiry of the licence
- 4c Name of the issuing authority
- 5 Number of licence
- 6 Photograph of the holder
- 7 Signature of the holder
- 8 Permanent place of residence
- 9 category(ies) of vehicle(s) the holder is entitled to drive
- 10 Date of first issue of each category(ies)
- 11 Date of expiry of each category
- 12 Additional information/restriction(s)
Categories & Codes
Categories
For more information on the corresponding categories, please check the Commission decision on equivalence.
|
Category |
Period of validity* |
|---|---|
|
A1, A, B1, B, BE |
Until 50; 50 - 60:10 years; 60 - 70: 5 years; Above 70: 2 years |
|
C1, C, C1E, CE |
Until 40; 40 - 65: 5 years; above 65: 2 years |
|
D1, D, D1E, DE |
Until 40; 40 - 65: 5 years; above 65: no renewal |
*This refers to the administrative validity of the document and does not necessarily reflect the holder’s right to drive.
Codes
|
National codes |
Description |
Community codes |
|---|---|---|
|
105 |
Immovable windshield. |
01 - Correction and / or protection of vision. |
|
103 |
Helmet with visor. |
01 - Correction and / or protection of vision. |
|
160 |
Subject to possession of valid medical certificate |
|
|
136 |
Not entitled to drive group 2 vehicles |
05 - Limited use, with mandatory application of the subcode |
|
137 |
Anticipated special medical assessment. |
05 - Limited use, with mandatory application of the subcode |
|
138 |
Psychological assessment |
05 - Limited use, with mandatory application of the subcode |
|
139 |
Use of orthopaedic vest. |
05 - Limited use, with mandatory application of the subcode |
|
282 |
Service brake booster |
20 - Modified braking systems. |
|
361 |
Manual commands only |
30 - Modified combined braking and acceleration systems |
|
998 |
Restricted to driving 3-wheel and 4-wheel vehicles |
73 - Restricted to category B vehicles of the type tricycle or quadricycle (B1). |
|
999 |
Limited to a gross weight of 20,000 kg |
76 - Restricted to category C vehicles whose maximum authorised mass does not exceed 7,500 kg (C1), and a trailer with a maximum permitted mass over 750 kg, provided that the maximum mass of the combination of vehicles does not exceed 12,000 kg and the maximum authorized mass of the trailer does not exceed the unladen mass of the tractor vehicle |
Professional drivers
- Certificate of professional competence is issued : NO
- Code 95 is marked on the driving licence : NO