Rijden in Brazil
Complete gids voor toeristen en expats. Leer de verkeersregels voordat je gaat rijden in Brazil.
Mag je Rijden in Brazil?
Geaccepteerde Rijbewijzen
Geldigheid: Valid for up to 180 days from entry date
Belangrijke Opmerking
An International Driving Permit (IDP) along with your home country license is accepted for tourists for up to 180 days. After that, you must obtain a Brazilian license (CNH). The IDP must be a translation into Portuguese or accompanied by a certified translation.
Verplichte Uitrusting
Verplicht
- Warning triangle
- Fire extinguisher (ABC type)
- Spare tire with jack and wheel wrench
- First aid kit
- Vehicle registration (CRLV)
Aanbevolen
- Reflective vest
- Flashlight
- Jumper cables
Snelheidslimieten
Bebouwde Kom
km/h
Buitenwegen
km/h
Snelwegen
km/h
Tol
Betaalmethoden
Gemiddelde Kosten
R$ 5–30 per toll plaza depending on the highway and distance
Toll roads (rodovias pedagiadas) are generally in better condition than free alternatives. Some highways accept only cash or pre-paid tags. Sem Parar and ConectCar are the main automatic toll payment systems.
Parkeren
Lijnkleuren
Tips
- Download Zona Azul Digital apps (varies by city) to pay for street parking — paper cards are being phased out
- Never leave valuables visible in your car — break-ins are common in major cities
- Use guarded parking lots (estacionamentos) especially at night for added security
Gemiddelde Kosten: R$ 5–15/hour in Zona Azul (metered zones); R$ 15–40 in private parking garages in city centers
Veelgemaakte Fouten door Toeristen
- 1Not respecting the zero-tolerance alcohol policy (BAC 0.0%) — any trace of alcohol results in heavy fines and license suspension
- 2Driving with headlights off on highways outside urban areas (mandatory 24/7 on all federal and state highways)
- 3Stopping at red lights at night in unsafe neighborhoods — locals sometimes treat red lights cautiously in high-crime areas, but running them is still illegal
- 4Underestimating distances between cities — Brazil is continental in size and roads vary greatly in quality
- 5Driving in bus-only lanes (faixas exclusivas) during restricted hours
Boetes
Te Hard Rijden
R$ 130.16 to R$ 880.41 depending on how much the limit is exceeded; over 50% above limit results in license suspension
Geen Gordel
R$ 195.23 (serious infraction, 5 points on license)
Telefoon
R$ 293.47 (very serious infraction, 7 points on license)
Rood Licht
R$ 293.47 (very serious infraction, 7 points on license)
Fout Parkeren
R$ 88.38 to R$ 195.23 depending on severity
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Noodnummers
Politie
190 (Military Police) / 191 (Federal Highway Police)
Ambulance
192 (SAMU)
Brandweer
193
Pechhulp
PRF (Federal Highway Police): 191 — available 24/7 on federal highways
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