debzor
New Member
There are laws in Brazil, and there are laws. There are laws that are enforced in Brazil, and there are laws. A few months ago, across the country, a breathaliser scheme was introduced with massive publicity - largely (apparently) missed by many Brazilians. Thousands have been locked up on the spot, lost their driving licenses and face large fines.
Seen increasingly across the western world as totally unacceptable, drinking and driving in Brazil has been commonplace despite being against the law, due to a lack of any enforcement. Now that has changed and everyone (local and visitor)need be aware.
Having a few beers with dinner & driving home may happen in small localised, rural villages in Europe, and will continue likewise here, but in any city or on any main road in Brazil witness the dozens of abandoned cars as their drivers are taken away to prison in handcuffs, guilty of a new zero tolerance policy.
On the other hand, in my state alone - PE - accidents are down 51%, and road deaths nearly 30% since this introduction. No matter what the papers might say, in Brazil most unnatural deaths in the under 59 male age group occur on the roads...
Be aware!
Seen increasingly across the western world as totally unacceptable, drinking and driving in Brazil has been commonplace despite being against the law, due to a lack of any enforcement. Now that has changed and everyone (local and visitor)need be aware.
Having a few beers with dinner & driving home may happen in small localised, rural villages in Europe, and will continue likewise here, but in any city or on any main road in Brazil witness the dozens of abandoned cars as their drivers are taken away to prison in handcuffs, guilty of a new zero tolerance policy.
On the other hand, in my state alone - PE - accidents are down 51%, and road deaths nearly 30% since this introduction. No matter what the papers might say, in Brazil most unnatural deaths in the under 59 male age group occur on the roads...
Be aware!