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Crime & Justice · Funchal · 19 July 2026

Police Seize 41 Motorcycles in Six Months on Madeira

Police have seized 41 motorcycles in six months, with Funchal's center and the Via Rápida identified as major hotspots for motorized noise.

Police Seize 41 Motorcycles in Six Months on Madeira

The Public Security Police (PSP) confiscated a total of 41 motorcycles during the first six months of the year.

The areas of Funchal's city center and the Via Rápida highway have been identified as the primary "black spots" for motorized noise on the island.

The PSP believes the situation "requires continued intervention" and reiterates the call for the reinstatement of mandatory inspections for motorcycles.

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