The European Union is to take legal action against Portugal for failing to submit a report as part of the ITS Directive.

Under the terms of the Directive, all EU Member States were required to submit a report by 21 March 2025, detailing the application of the directive and any delegated acts adopted under its framework. The report must also outline the main national activities and projects concerning the key areas specified in the European law, says Portugal Pulse.

The European Commission said in a statement that Portugal has not submitted a report in the format required by the STI Directive.

The legislation aims to ensure the development of innovative transport technologies and interoperable STI solutions related to real-time traffic information, multimodal travel, the ‘eCall’ emergency system, and smart truck parking.

Furthermore, the directive mandates that essential data on roads, travel, and traffic, such as speed limits, road circulation plans, and roadworks, be made available in a digital format, taking into account the new emerging road mobility options, such as mobility applications and connected and automated mobility.

It also requires that key safety-related services be provided to drivers along the EU’s Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).

Portugal has two months to respond and rectify the identified shortcomings.

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