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restricted traffic area

[rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˈtræfɪk ˈeriə]
nounpl: restricted traffic areas
zona de trânsito restrito
1. A designated area where vehicle access is limited or controlled by regulations, often to reduce congestion, protect pedestrians, or preserve historic areas
The city center is a restricted traffic area where only authorized vehicles are permitted.
O centro da cidade é uma zona de trânsito restrito onde apenas veículos autorizados são permitidos.
2. A zone with traffic limitations enforced through signs, barriers, or technological systems
Drivers must obtain a permit to enter the restricted traffic area during business hours.
Os motoristas devem obter uma permissão para entrar na zona de trânsito restrito durante o horário comercial.
Synonyms
limited traffic zonecontrolled traffic areatraffic management zonepedestrian priority area
Antonyms
open traffic areaunrestricted traffic area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de trânsito restrito
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
zona de tráfego restrito
Commonly used in urban planning contexts
Rio de Janeiro
área de circulação controlada
Alternative term used in traffic regulations
Portugal
zona de trânsito limitado
Portuguese usage, often refers to city center restrictions

Related Idioms & Phrases

traffic calming zone
low emission zone
congestion charging area
permit-only zone
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