Ministério do Ambiente, do Ordenamento do Território e do Desenvolvimento Regional- Procede à terceira alteração ao Decreto-Lei n.º 196/2003, de 23 de Agosto, que transpõe para a ordem jurídica interna a Directiva n.º 2000/53/CE, do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho, de 18 de Setembro, relativa aos veículos em fim de vida.

This legislative decree introduces the third amendment to existing national laws regarding end-of-life vehicles. It aims to update the legal framework used to implement EU Directive 2000/53/EC, ensuring that the disposal and recycling of old vehicles meet established environmental standards. The changes affect vehicle manufacturers, automotive recyclers, and waste management companies in Portugal. These entities must comply with updated rules for the collection, treatment, and recycling of vehicles to reduce environmental impact.