road law

[/roʊd lɔː/]
nounpl: road laws
lei de trânsito
1. Legal regulations and statutes governing the use of roads and highways, including traffic rules, vehicle safety standards, and driver conduct requirements
According to road law, drivers must yield at stop signs.
De acordo com a lei de trânsito, os motoristas devem ceder passagem nas placas de parada obrigatória.
2. The body of legislation that establishes rules for vehicle operation, pedestrian safety, and road maintenance
The new road law increased penalties for speeding violations.
A nova lei de trânsito aumentou as multas por excesso de velocidade.
Road law is a serious topic in both Brazil and the USA, with significant emphasis placed on compliance due to public safety concerns. In Brazil, traffic enforcement varies by state and municipality. The concept is central to driver education programs and vehicle licensing in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
traffic lawmotor vehicle lawhighway lawvehicular law

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lei de trânsito
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
lei de trânsito
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
lei de trânsito
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
lei de trânsito / código da estrada
Both terms used; 'código da estrada' emphasizes road-specific regulations

Related Words

traffic regulationdriver's licensevehicle inspectiontraffic violationroad safetyhighway code

Related Idioms & Phrases

break road law
comply with road law
enforce road law
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