authorized stop

[/ˈɔːθəraɪzd stɑːp/]
nounpl: authorized stops
parada autorizada
1. A designated location where vehicles, particularly buses or taxis, are permitted to stop by official regulations or licensing authorities
The bus must only stop at authorized stops along the route.
O ônibus deve parar apenas nas paradas autorizadas ao longo da rota.
2. In law enforcement, a lawful traffic stop made by police with legal justification
The officer conducted an authorized stop based on traffic violations.
O policial realizou uma parada autorizada com base em infrações de trânsito.
In Brazil, authorized stops are heavily regulated by municipal authorities, particularly for buses and taxis. In the USA, the term is frequently used in legal contexts regarding police traffic stops. The distinction between authorized and unauthorized stops is crucial in both transportation regulation and civil rights law.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
official stopdesignated stoplawful stoppermitted stoplicensed stop
Antonyms / Antônimos
unauthorized stopillegal stopundesignated stopprohibited stop

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parada autorizada
Standard usage in Brazil for official transportation stops
Rio de Janeiro
parada oficial
Sometimes used interchangeably with parada autorizada
São Paulo
parada regulamentada
Emphasis on regulatory aspect in São Paulo context
Portugal
paragem autorizada
Portuguese uses 'paragem' instead of 'parada'

Related Words

bus stoptaxi standtraffic stopdesignated locationregulatory compliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

make an authorized stop
pull over at an authorized stop
conduct an authorized stop
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