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vehicle restriction

[/ˈviːɪkəl rɪˈstrɪkʃən/]
nounpl: vehicle restrictions
restrição veicular
1. A regulation or limitation imposed on the use, movement, or operation of vehicles in a particular area or during specific times
The city implemented a vehicle restriction during rush hour to reduce traffic congestion.
A cidade implementou uma restrição veicular durante a hora de pico para reduzir o congestionamento.
2. A ban or limitation on certain types of vehicles from entering or using specific zones
Heavy trucks face vehicle restrictions in the downtown area.
Caminhões pesados enfrentam restrições veiculares na área do centro.
Synonyms
traffic restrictiondriving restrictionvehicle bancirculation limit
Antonyms
vehicle freedomunrestricted access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
restrição veicular
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
rodízio de veículos
Specific term for the alternating license plate restriction system
Rio de Janeiro
restrição de trânsito
Often used interchangeably with restrição veicular
Portugal
restrição de circulação veicular
More formal terminology used in Portuguese regulations

Related Idioms & Phrases

subject to vehicle restrictions
lift vehicle restrictions
enforce vehicle restrictions
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