The blood alcohol limit is 50mg per 100 ml of blood. If you're caught above this limit you'll be fined up to €1,250 and have your licence suspended for 1-12 months.
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Most people will have a BAC of 20 to 50mg after 1 standard drink.
Overall, the roads are really good. The only challenging part about driving in Madeira is when you go to some of the hikes. The incline on some of the smaller roads can be pretty crazy and something you may not be used to. It's a volcanic island so steep inclines are to be expected!
Pico do Arieiro - Pico RuivoWithout any doubt one of the most interesting mountain hike / walks in madeira . The madeira Challenging walk starts on the 3rd highest Peak Arieiro (1810mts) up to Ruivo Peak (1862mts), the highest on the island of Madeira.
Violent crime involving tourists is extremely rare in Madeira and so you have little to worry about with regard to personal safety. But as with any travel destination, it's important to take basic travel safety precautions such as keeping your valuables close by and/or hidden, especially at night.
Crime and safetyPortugal is a low-crime country in general, but even more so in the small island community of Madeira. Violent crime involving tourists is extremely rare in Madeira and so you have little to worry about with regard to personal safety.
ELECTRICITY AND WATERThe electric current in the archipelago is 220 volts. There is plenty of water in Madeira and it is all drinkable and of excellent quality.
You may also carry some goods – alcohol and tobacco – without paying added taxes, provided the quantities are within the permitted limits. To know the limits, see the table on this page.