Fine for driving on the shoulder, find out what the penalty is | Estadão Mobility |
2 min readDid you know that the fine for driving on the shoulder is very serious? The infraction is provided for in article 193 Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB). Before hitting the road and traveling this holiday, find out what the penalty is for those who break this law and find out in which cases it is possible to use the shoulder of the road.
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We have prepared a complete guide to answer all your questions on the subject and help you not make any mistakes the next time you use the road. Therefore, continue reading to understand the consequences of driving on the shoulder.
What is the penalty for driving on the shoulder?
Anyone who drives on the shoulder receives a very serious fine of R$880.41. At the same time, the driver also adds seven points to his Driver’s License when committing such an offense.
However, there are still other situations in which someone can be fined when using the shoulder. For example, drivers who overtake cars using this lane are violating article 202 of the CTB. In this case, they receive a fine of R$1,467.35 and add seven points.
Finally, parking your vehicle in the parking lot also generates a fine. In this case, the infraction is minor and the driver only adds three points to his license, paying R$88.31.
When is it possible to use the shoulder?
The Brazilian Traffic Code is clear in establishing that the shoulder must only be used for vehicles to stop in emergency situations.
If the road does not have space for pedestrians and cyclists, they can use the shoulder, however, motorcycles must still run exclusively on the road.
Exceptions are also provided for in the CTB. According to the document, “vehicle traffic on sidewalks, sidewalks and shoulders may only occur to enter or leave properties or special parking areas”.
Finally, it is also possible to use this lane on roads to turn or return in places where there is no other alternative.
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