Brazilian Traffic Code Articles 180 and 201 Define Fuel‑Related and Cyclist‑Safety Infractions

Article 180 of the Brazilian Traffic Code classifies a vehicle that stops on the roadway due to lack of fuel as a medium‑level infraction, subject to a fine and possible removal. The regulation aims to prevent traffic disruptions and collisions caused by immobilized vehicles, emphasizing driver responsibility to refuel before a journey.

Article 201 mandates a minimum lateral distance of 1.5 metres when a driver passes or overtakes a bicycle. Violating this distance is also a medium‑level infraction with a fine, reflecting the code’s focus on protecting vulnerable cyclists and reducing accident risk.