Question 1

Which days can't a car with a plate ending in 1 or 2 drive in Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

In Sao Paulo, vehicles ending in 1 or 2 cannot drive on monday, between 07:00–10:00 and 17:00–20:00.

Question 2

Which days can't a car with a plate ending in 3 or 4 drive in Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

In Sao Paulo, vehicles ending in 3 or 4 cannot drive on tuesday, between 07:00–10:00 and 17:00–20:00.

Question 3

Which days can't a car with a plate ending in 5 or 6 drive in Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

In Sao Paulo, vehicles ending in 5 or 6 cannot drive on wednesday, between 07:00–10:00 and 17:00–20:00.

Question 4

What are the plate-restriction hours in Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

The restriction in Sao Paulo applies monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, and friday, between 07:00–10:00 and 17:00–20:00.

Question 5

Which vehicles are exempt from the restriction in Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Exempt from the restriction: emergency vehicles, public transport, authorized school transport, and vehicles carrying drivers or passengers with disabilities.

Question 6

Does the restriction apply on public holidays in Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

No. In Sao Paulo the restriction is suspended on public holidays.

Question 7

Does this information apply to motorcycles and taxis?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily — this data covers private vehicles. Motorcycles, taxis and public-service vehicles usually have different hours and exceptions; always confirm with Sao Paulo's official source.

Question 8

Since when is this information in force, and how often is it updated?

Accepted Answer

This information has been in force since December 31, 2025. We periodically review Sao Paulo's official source and changes go through review before publishing — use the official source link on this page to confirm any recent update.

Question 9

How much is the fine for breaking this restriction in Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

The fine in Sao Paulo is R$ 130,16 + 4 puntos en la licencia. Additionally, the recorded consequence is: Infraccion media (Art. 244, Codigo de Transito Brasileno). Check the current amount and conditions with the official source.

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