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traffic restriction

[/ˈtræfɪk rɪˈstrɪkʃən/]
nounpl: traffic restrictions
restrição de trânsito
1. A regulation or rule that limits or controls the movement of vehicles in a particular area or during specific times
The city implemented traffic restrictions during rush hour to reduce congestion.
A cidade implementou restrições de trânsito durante a hora de pico para reduzir o congestionamento.
2. A prohibition or limitation on certain types of vehicles from entering or using specific roads or zones
Heavy trucks face traffic restrictions in the downtown area.
Caminhões pesados enfrentam restrições de trânsito na área do centro.
NYC Slang
street closure, street regulation
Synonyms
traffic controlvehicle restrictiondriving limitationroad restriction
Antonyms
traffic flowunrestricted access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
restrição de trânsito
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rodízio de placas
specific type of traffic restriction based on license plate numbers
Rio de Janeiro
restrição de circulação
alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
restrição de trânsito
same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

traffic jam
road closure
congestion zone
restricted area
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