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Discover 5 Little-Known Traffic Violations That Can Cost Up to R$ 3 Thousand and Suspend Your Driver’s License. See How to Avoid These Hidden Fines.
Many drivers believe that driving within the speed limit and avoiding alcohol while driving is enough to escape the heaviest fines. But the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB) hides various infractions that go unnoticed in daily life and that, besides causing losses of up to R$ 3 thousand, can lead to the immediate suspension of the National Driver’s License (CNH).
These infractions are rarely discussed but are frequently enforced in checkpoints, highway inspections, and even in urban traffic operations. Understand now what they are and how to avoid them.
1. Forcing Overtaking Between Vehicles: Fine of Nearly R$ 3 Thousand and Immediate Suspension
Few drivers know, but Article 191 of the CTB considers the practice of forcing passage between vehicles traveling in opposite directions as a very serious infraction multiplied by 10. This maneuver, common on single-lane highways, is extremely dangerous and causes a large number of fatal accidents.
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The fine is R$ 2,934.70 and the penalty includes immediate suspension of the CNH. Even on seemingly clear stretches, risking this maneuver can cost dearly in money and safety.
2. Refusing Breathalyzer Test: Heavy Fine and 12 Months Without Driving
The so-called Dry Law is strict and leaves no room for interpretation. Refusing to take the breathalyzer test results in the same consequences as driving under the influence. The fine is R$ 2,934.70, with suspension of the CNH for one year.
Many drivers think that by denying the test they can escape the penalty, but the law treats refusal as a separate infraction. Furthermore, the vehicle can be seized until another licensed driver takes over.
3. Overtaking in Prohibited Area: Fine Multiplied by 5
Another surprising infraction is overtaking in areas marked with a solid line. Article 203 of the CTB stipulates a very serious infraction multiplied by 5, resulting in R$ 1,467.35 and seven points on the CNH.
The detail is that this type of fine is easily applied on highways monitored by cameras and smart radars, without the need for direct approach.
4. Driving Over 50% of the Speed Limit: Automatic Suspension
Exceeding the speed limit is common, but few know that exceeding by more than 50% the limit of the road results in a very serious fine, in the amount of R$ 880.41, in addition to immediate suspension of the CNH.
This means that, on an 80 km/h road, being caught at 121 km/h or more already results in the maximum penalty. Many drivers are surprised in transition areas between highways and urban areas.
5. Transporting a Child Without a Booster Seat: Risk of Fine and Vehicle Seizure
Although it is a widely publicized rule, there are still drivers who ignore the requirement to transport children with the appropriate devices. Article 168 of the CTB provides for a very serious fine of R$ 293.47, seven points on the CNH, and seizure of the vehicle until regularization.
The rule is clear:
- Up to 1 Year → Infant Seat
- From 1 to 4 Years → Child Seat
- From 4 to 7.5 Years → Booster Seat
- Up to 10 Years → Back Seat with Seatbelt
Many drivers are fined on long trips when they improvise transportation without the correct equipment.
Why Do These Fines Catch Drivers by Surprise?
The main factor is the lack of information. Most drivers only know the most obvious infractions — such as speeding or driving under the influence — but are unaware of the multiplied or aggravated penalties of the CTB.
Another point is the technological enforcement. With the expansion of smart radars, OCR cameras (that read plates), and mobile checkpoints, these infractions are being identified more easily, increasing the amount of violations.
How to Avoid Losses of Up to R$ 3 Thousand and Protect Your CNH
- Carefully read the driver’s manual and stay updated on the rules of the CTB.
- Avoid risky maneuvers on highways, especially overtaking in prohibited areas.
- Respect the speed limits on any stretch, including urban areas.
- Never drive after consuming alcohol — even in small amounts.
- Always transport children with the appropriate devices.
More than avoiding fines, these actions save lives and protect the right to drive.
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