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The Government has already responded to the precautionary measure presented by Chega against the restrictions on circulation in the country, which are in effect between this Friday and Tuesday.
In the response sent to the Supreme Administrative Court, to which the SIC had access, the Executive defends the constitutionality of the measure and considers that the suspension of any fundamental right is not questioned.
The Government states that a general and absolute ban on driving has not been imposed and that there are broad exceptions to the travel ruling.
The Executive Power is also justified by the legal framework to establish freedom of movement, specifically through the Fundamental Law of Civil Protection.
in spite of precautionary measure, the restrictions remain in effect because there are no suspensive effects. The Supreme Administrative Court can rule until the end of today.
Driving ban: what changes on the weekend
From 00:00 hours on October 30 to 6:00 hours on November 3, that is, during the weekend corresponding to All Saints ‘Day, November 1, and All Souls’ Day, 2, Movement between municipalities in mainland Portugal is prohibited.
– Anyone who has to travel during this period will need a statement. Except for exceptions, the same as those applied during Easter. At that time, citizens were prohibited from moving between municipalities except “for health reasons or other reasons of imperative urgency.”
– The restriction does not apply to health professionals and other workers of health and social assistance institutions, civil protection agents, security forces and services, military and civil personnel of the Armed Forces, inspectors of the Authority of Food and Economic Security. , political officials, magistrates and leaders of the social partners.
– Exceptions can only occur “while in the exercise of functions”, as well as “the performance of admitted professional activities”.
– Workers must circulate with “a statement from the employer proving that they are in the performance of their professional activities.”
