Officer Killed at Lei Seca Point in Rio’s Baixada Fluminense
A military police officer was killed during an Operação Lei Seca (Operation Dry Law) drunk driving blitz checkpoint in the...
April 5, 2017Topic
Lei Seca
Rio’s Lei Seca Raises Fines for Drunk Driving and Cell Phone Use
Starting November 1st, the fine for drunk driving or refusing to take a breathalyzer test will be raised to R$2,930...
October 13, 2016
Lei Seca Celebrates 6 Years in Rio With Less Accidents
The anti-drinking and driving law "Lei Seca" (literally Dry Law) and its accompanying car blitz operations celebrate their six year...
March 20, 2015
Looting and ‘Lei Seca’ Mark Weekend at Rio’s Beaches
Police officials want to curb drivers from drinking at the beach and looting by groups of youths during the weekends.
January 12, 2015
Anti Drinking and Driving Law “Lei Seca” Intensifies in Rio
Police in Rio will carry out 134 Lei Seca operations, including traffic stop blitzes and educational campaigns, during the Christmas...
December 24, 2014
Drunk Driving Fines Increased: Daily
A major drunk-driving operation by Rio police has led to over 150 motorists being fined after new Lei Seca (literally...
December 23, 2012
Mendes Accused of Hit and Run: Daily
State Official Alexandre Felipe Mendes, admitted to having drunk wine prior to hitting at least four pedestrians, and killing one,...
August 27, 2011
Keeping Rio’s Roads Safe
By Sibel Tinar, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – The safety of the roads and highways in Rio is again...
August 10, 2010