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Mercedes ‘caught’ at 292 km/h on Ponte Vasco da Gama

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Briefings

A Portuguese GNR detected a Mercedes on the Vasco da Gama Bridge at an average speed of 292 km/h, the highest recorded on the bridge. The vehicle traveled 8.4 km in 103 seconds, exceeding the 120 km/h limit by 172 km/h. This incident occurred on October 22, 2026, amidst rising road fatalities and a government warning of a 'civil war' on the roads.

Key points

• A Mercedes was detected by the GNR on the Vasco da Gama Bridge traveling at 292 km/h, the highest average speed recorded on the bridge.
• The vehicle covered 8.4 km in 103 seconds, resulting in a 172 km/h excess over the 120 km/h legal limit.

Context

This incident occurred on October 22, 2026, in Portugal. The GNR identified the vehicle via a fixed camera at 20:45. The Ministry of Internal Administration noted this as a major concern, citing a rise in road deaths to two digits and a minister warning of a 'civil war' on the roads.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single incident on one bridge. The source is a news report citing a GNR source, with no independent verification of the camera footage or the exact driver's identity. The 'civil war' quote is attributed to the minister without direct confirmation of the statement's content or timing.

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