How many points are subtracted in very serious offences (article 146º of the road traffic code)?

​Generally, when a very serious offence is perpetrated, 4 (four) points are subtracted from your licence.

5 (five) points are subtracted from your licence upon the following very serious offences:

• Drink-driving, with an alcohol reading equal or higher than 0, 8g/l and lower than 1, 2g/l or equal or higher than 0, 5 g/l and lower than 1, 2 g/l when concerning a novice driver, rescue or emergency vehicles driver, driver of public transports for children and youngsters, until 16 years old, taxi driver, bus or heavy goods vehicle or transport of dangerous goods driver, as well as when the driver is considered to be under the influence of alcohol by medical report;
• Driving under the influence of drugs;
• Excessive speed higher than 40 km/h (motorbikes or cars) or higher than 20 km/h (other motor vehicles) in coexistence areas.