driving regulation

[ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən]
nounpl: driving regulations
regulação de trânsito / norma de condução / regulamentação de direção
1. an official rule or law that governs how vehicles must be operated on public roads
The new driving regulation requires all drivers to wear seatbelts at all times.
A nova regulação de trânsito exige que todos os motoristas usem cinto de segurança o tempo todo.
2. a set of standards established by traffic authorities to ensure road safety and order
Driving regulations in this state prohibit using mobile phones while operating a vehicle.
As regulações de trânsito neste estado proíbem o uso de telefones celulares durante a condução.
3. official guidelines controlling speed limits, traffic signs, and driver conduct
Every driver must comply with local driving regulations to maintain their license.
Todo motorista deve cumprir as normas de condução locais para manter sua carteira de motorista.
In Brazil, driving regulations are enforced by traffic authorities (Polícia de Trânsito) and violations can result in fines, points on one's driving record, or license suspension. The severity of enforcement varies by state. In the USA, driving regulations are typically state-specific, though federal standards exist for vehicle safety. Understanding local driving regulations is essential for legal compliance and road safety in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
traffic regulationdriving ruletraffic lawroad regulationmotor vehicle law
Antonyms / Antônimos
traffic violationlawlessness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regulação de trânsito / normas de condução
Most common in official and formal contexts
São Paulo
regulamentação de trânsito
Formal legal terminology commonly used in administrative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
norma de trânsito
Slightly more colloquial variant
Portugal
regulamento de trânsito / código da estrada
Portuguese terminology differs; 'código da estrada' is the formal legal term

Related Words

traffic codespeed limitdriver's licensevehicle safety standardstraffic enforcementroad safety

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the rules of the road
obey traffic laws
comply with driving standards
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