Rio’s Lei Seca Drunk Driving Operations Increase for 2017 Carnival
The Operação Lei Seca (Operation Dry Law) in Rio de Janeiro will reinforce the state-wide actions of inspection and awareness...
February 20, 2017Topic
Operação Lei Seca
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
Operation Lei Seca Fines Over 300 Drivers on Christmas in Rio
Operation Lei Seca (Dry Law or Prohibition) fined three hundred and 324 drivers in the Rio de Janeiro on Christmas...
December 26, 2014
Rio Lixo Zero to Impose Fines for Littering
Rio de Janeiro begins to issue fines for those caught littering public spaces this July, city officials announced at the...
April 30, 2013
Drunk Driving Laws on Land and Sea: Daily
The city’s Operação Lei Seca (Operation Prohibition or Dry Law) is being enforced both on land and on water this...
December 30, 2011
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