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Brazil traffic law report

Source agencySENATRAN / DETRAN

Last updated12 February 2026

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Key findings

Theory test pass rate is 65% (2023, SENATRAN Statistics)
Road fatalities: 33,613 deaths in 2023 — Down 2% from 2022
5.2 million tests administered per year by SENATRAN / DETRAN
Most challenging topic: Traffic Legislation (CTB) (30% fail rate)

Quick facts

Theory test questions30 questions, 70% (21 correct) required to pass

Mandatory training45 hours classroom + 25 hours practical

License validity10 years (under 50), 5 years (50-69), 3 years (70+)

DUI toleranceZero tolerance - any alcohol detected results in penalties

Provisional period1 year with restrictions

HeadlightsMandatory during day on rural highways

Test statistics

Pass rate65% or higher50–64%Below 50%

Theory test pass rate

65%SENATRAN Statistics (2023)

Practical test pass rate

50%SENATRAN Statistics (2023)

Tests administered per year

5.2 millionSENATRAN (2023)

Speed limits

Urban40-60 km/h

Rural / national roads60-80 km/h

Motorway / highway110 km/h

Most challenging topics

1. Traffic Legislation (CTB)
30% fail rate
Brazilian Traffic Code comprehensive knowledge
2. Defensive Driving
25% fail rate
Collision avoidance and anticipation techniques
3. First Aid
22% fail rate
Emergency response procedures at accident scenes
4. Vehicle Mechanics
20% fail rate
Basic vehicle maintenance and operation
5. Environment
18% fail rate
Pollution, noise control, and eco-driving

Road safety

Road fatalities33,613 deathsMinistry of Health / DATASUS (2023)

TrendDown 2% from 2022

Penalties & fines

Speeding: BRL 130-880 fine, 4-7 points
Driving under influence: BRL 2,934 fine, 12-month suspension, criminal charges
Points system: 20-40 points in 12 months = suspension (tiered by infraction severity; 40 points for professional drivers)
Mobile phone use: BRL 293 fine, 7 points (gravissima infraction)

Recent law changes

2024
Digital CNH (driver license) fully valid nationwide via app
2021
Tiered point threshold system enacted (20-40 points based on infraction severity)
2021
License validity extended to 10 years for drivers under 50 (Law 14.071/2020)

Sources & methodology

All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.

Data last verified: 2026-02-12

Primary sources

Test statistics · 2023SENATRAN Statistics Road safety data · 2023Ministry of Health / DATASUS Official regulatory bodySENATRAN / DETRAN

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AutoviaTest. (2026, February 12). Brazil traffic law report: Driving test statistics. https://autoviatest.com/en/traffic-law-reports/brazil

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Theory pass rate65%Practical pass rate50%Motorway speed limit110 km/hRoad fatalities (2023)33,613 deaths

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