Do you need to rent a car in Madeira?

Compulsory liability insurance („seguro de responsabilidade civil automóvel“) is a legally required insurance for all motor vehicles. It covers damages caused to third parties, including injuries and material damage. In the event of a traffic accident or incident, a form called “Declaração Amigável de Acidente Automóvel” (DAAA) is filled out, often referred to as the “Blue Form”. This document serves to record the circumstances of the accident and makes it easier for insurance companies to process it. Alternatively, the Police are called, who will make a report on the incident. Without any of the above documents, the costs will be deducted from the deposit.

Full insurance (“seguro contra todos os riscos”) compulsory liability plus provides complete vehicle protection and includes not only coverage for damage caused to third parties, but also damage to your own vehicle in the event of an accident, theft, vandalism, natural disasters. Clients with full insurance are not required to make any deposit. In the event of a traffic accident or other incident, it is necessary to fill out the Declaração Amigável de Acidente Automóvel (DAAA) form, which is the Portuguese equivalent of the Czech European Traffic Accident Report (“Blue Form”). In the event of an incident, it is better to call the police.