No, studded tires are prohibited nationwide in Brazil under CONTRAN Resolution 915/2022, effective since January 2023, due to environmental and road safety concerns. Exceptions exist only for military, emergency, or agricultural vehicles with prior authorization.
Key Regulations for Studded Tires in Brazil
- Federal Ban: CONTRAN Resolution 915/2022 explicitly bans studded tires for all passenger and commercial vehicles, with violations subject to fines (Art. 230, CTB).
- Military/Exceptional Use: Authorized only for vehicles of the Armed Forces, Civil Defense, or agricultural machinery, requiring prior registration with the local transit authority (DETRAN).
- 2026 Compliance Shift: By 2026, all authorized vehicles must transition to stud-free alternatives under CONTRAN’s phased phase-out plan, aligning with Mercosur environmental protocols.
Local enforcement varies by state; São Paulo’s CETESB monitors compliance via vehicle inspections, while Amazonas’ DETRAN-RR imposes stricter penalties for unauthorized use. Importation of studded tires requires ANVISA and INMETRO certification, though commercial sale remains banned. Non-compliant vehicles may be impounded until stud removal.