Bus laneBrazil
Traffic rules
Brazil
1. Bus lane
A bus lane is a traffic lane reserved primarily for buses or other authorised public-transport vehicles. It is intended to improve the reliability and flow of public transport by allowing authorised vehicles to avoid general traffic congestion.
Other road users, such as taxis, cyclists, motorcycles or vehicles carrying several occupants, may also be permitted when signs expressly allow them. The operating hours, permitted vehicles, direction of travel and rules for entering or crossing the lane depend on local traffic signs and regulations.
Which vehicles may use a bus lane in Brazil?
Brazil’s Traffic Code prohibits unauthorised travel in lanes or roads reserved for collective public passenger transport, subject to its stated exceptional circumstances. The actual reservation and authorised users matter.
May bicycles and motorcycles use a bus lane in Brazil?
Cycles, taxis and motorcycles must not be assumed to qualify for every reserved bus lane. Read the traffic authority’s indications and applicable authorisation.
Does bus-lane access also allow stopping or parking in Brazil?
Permission to drive in a lane is different from permission to stop or park. Keep the reserved traffic space and passenger boarding points clear and apply the separate Code provisions.
