{"id":2173,"date":"2020-04-23T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T09:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=2173"},"modified":"2020-04-22T11:47:25","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T11:47:25","slug":"driving-tips-brazil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-brazil\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving in Brazil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rules &amp; Regulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please make sure that you read our guide to driving in Brazil before you start your road trip.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Drive on the right-hand side and overtake on the left.<\/li><li>Give way to drivers already on a roundabout when entering one.<\/li><li>Drink driving is illegal in Brazil as the blood alcohol content allowed is 0.2 g (about one beer).<\/li><li>Use of mobile phones is not allowed apart from with a hands-free system.<\/li><li>It is compulsory for all occupants of the vehicle to wear a seat belt.<\/li><li>If a child is too small to use a seat belt then a&nbsp;child seat&nbsp;must be fitted.<\/li><li>Right turns at red lights are prohibited unless indicated by a livre a direct sign<\/li><li>Do not run out of petrol (it&#8217;s illegal to drive on an empty tank!)<\/li><li>It is an offence for a person to drive wearing flip flops or with their elbow resting on the window sill and protruding from the vehicle<\/li><li>Vehicles entering a roundabout have to give way to vehicles already on the roundabout<\/li><li>Park in the direction of traffic flow and not facing it<\/li><li>The use of indicators, other than for signalling an intention to change direction, can mean: left- it&#8217;s unsafe to pass, right- it&#8217;s safe to pass<\/li><li>Headlights flashed at oncoming traffic can indicate danger ahead, such as an accident or perhaps the presence of police<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please make sure that you are aware of all the road regulations before you start driving in Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/04\/Brazil-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2252 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2020\/04\/Brazil-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2020\/04\/Brazil-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2020\/04\/Brazil-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2020\/04\/Brazil.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/685;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed Limits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Residential\/local streets:&nbsp;<strong>30 km\/h<\/strong><\/li><li>Avenues:&nbsp;<strong>60 km\/h<\/strong> <\/li><li>Highways (urban areas): <strong>80 km\/h<\/strong>&nbsp;for cars and motorcycles,&nbsp;<strong>60 km\/h<\/strong>&nbsp;for buses and trucks<\/li><li> Highways (rural areas):&nbsp;<strong>110 km\/h<\/strong>&nbsp;for cars and motorcycles,&nbsp;<strong>80 km\/h<\/strong>&nbsp;for buses and trucks.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Bring Along<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a legal requirement to carry the following in the car at all times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Driving licence (Carteira de Habilita\u00e7\u00e3o)<\/li><li>Vehicle licence papers (Certificado de Registro e Licenciamento do Ve\u00edculo &#8211; CRLV)<\/li><li>Road tax documents (IPVA)<\/li><li>A first-aid kit<\/li><li>Fire extinguisher<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>International licenses are recommended and may avoid the need for an official Portuguese translation at the local Department of Transport office (DETRAN)<br><br>Make sure you have a road map of the area that you are driving in as well as\u00a0sat-nav.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to potential crime, it is tolerated for drivers not to stop at red lights at night in major cities.<br><br>Drivers should keep doors locked and windows closed, particularly at junctions at night as a precaution.<br><br>Be careful when driving in rural areas as some roads can be very uneven.<br><br>Brazil does have some toll roads particularly in the state of Sao Paulo as well as Bahia, Parana, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, and Santa Catarina.<br><br>If driving in Sao Paulo be warned that the city is renowned for traffic jams.<br><br>In Brazil, it is not uncommon to see cars driving without their headlights on at night.<br><br>Wherever you decide to go make sure you use Sixt car rental in Brazil, helping you to make the most of your time.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rules &amp; 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