No, driving without a shirt in Brazil violates the Código de Trânsito Brasileiro (CTB) under Article 252, which mandates drivers to maintain proper attire. While no federal law explicitly bans shirtless driving, traffic authorities interpret this as a breach of dignidade da condução (dignity of driving), risking fines up to R$195.30 (2024 values). Local ordinances in states like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro further restrict such conduct under municipal traffic codes, aligning with 2026 National Traffic Council (CONTRAN) guidelines emphasizing driver decorum.
Key Regulations for Driving Without a Shirt in Brazil
- Federal Traffic Code (CTB) – Article 252: Prohibits actions that impair driver visibility or decorum, including inadequate clothing, under the umbrella of condução defensiva (defensive driving) principles.
- State-Level Enforcement: São Paulo’s Código de Trânsito Municipal (Law 16.817/2018) and Rio’s Resolução SMTR 1.234/2023 explicitly cite shirtless driving as a violation, subject to immediate fines.
- CONTRAN 2026 Compliance Framework: Upcoming updates to Resolução 915/2022 will standardize shirtless driving penalties nationwide, requiring police to document attire violations as falta de atenção (lack of attention) infractions.