traffic violation

[/ˈtræfɪk vaɪˈoʊleɪʃən/]
nounpl: traffic violations
infração de trânsito
1. An infringement of traffic laws or regulations while operating a vehicle on a public road
Speeding is a common traffic violation that can result in a fine.
Excesso de velocidade é uma infração de trânsito comum que pode resultar em multa.
2. Any breach of driving rules such as running a red light, illegal parking, or improper lane change
He received a traffic violation for running the stop sign.
Ele recebeu uma infração de trânsito por não parar no sinal de parada obrigatória.
In Brazil, traffic violations are taken seriously with a points system (Pontuação na CNH - scoring on driver's license). Accumulating 20 or more points in 12 months can result in license suspension. In the USA, traffic violations can significantly impact insurance rates and driving records. Both cultures use formal ticketing systems, though enforcement practices vary by region.
NYC Slang
ticket (colloquial); violation (official NYPD terminology)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
traffic offensemoving violationdriving violationtraffic infraction
Antonyms / Antônimos
compliancelawful driving

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
infração de trânsito
Most common term used in official contexts and everyday language
Rio de Janeiro
infração de trânsito / multa de trânsito
Commonly used interchangeably with 'multa' when referring to the fine itself
São Paulo
infração de trânsito
Standard usage; also used in official DETRAN (transit authority) documentation
Portugal
infração rodoviária / violação do código da estrada
Portuguese usage differs slightly; 'infração rodoviária' is the official legal term

Related Words

speedingfineticketdriver's licenseintersectionpedestrianvehicle code

Related Idioms & Phrases

get a traffic violation
commit a traffic violation
accumulate traffic violations
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