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Brazil Traffic Law Report

Source Agency: DENATRAN / DETRAN

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Key Findings

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

Test Statistics

Theory Test Pass Rate

65%

DENATRAN Statistics (2023)

Practical Test Pass Rate

50%

DENATRAN Statistics (2023)

Tests Administered Per Year

5.2 million

DENATRAN (2023)

Speed Limits

Urban

40-60 km/h

Rural / National Roads

60-80 km/h

Motorway / Highway

110 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 Fatalities

33,613 deaths

Ministry of Health / DATASUS (2023)

Trend

Down 2% from 2022

Penalties & Fines

SpeedingBRL 130-880 fine, 3-7 points

Driving Under InfluenceBRL 2,934 fine, 12-month suspension, criminal charges

Points System20-40 points in 12 months = suspension (tiered by infraction severity; 40 points for professional drivers)

Mobile Phone UseBRL 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:

DENATRAN Statistics — Test statistics (2023)
Ministry of Health / DATASUS — Road safety data (2023)
DENATRAN / DETRAN — Official regulatory body

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Quick Facts

Theory test questions

30 questions, 70% (21 correct) required to pass

Mandatory training

45 hours classroom + 25 hours practical

License validity

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

DUI tolerance

Zero tolerance - any alcohol detected results in penalties

Provisional period

1 year with restrictions

Headlights

Mandatory during day on rural highways

Cite This Report

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

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Theory Pass Rate65%

Practical Pass Rate50%

Motorway Speed110 km/h

Fatalities (2023)33,613 deaths

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