According to figures released today by Jornal de Notícias, the three thousand drivers were mostly fined for not exiting roundabouts from the right-hand lane.

Drivers were also reportedly fined for remaining in the right-hand lane even though they only intended to exit at a later stage.

The new roundabout traffic laws were introduced in 2014, but remain a constant topic of debate among confused motorists who face fines of up to 300 euros for not following the law.