Now easier to get a Brazilian License
Legally Driving in Brazil has been a gray area for drivers and riders who are from countries like Canada, Spain and China who have not signed an International accord with Brazil.
As of June 6 / 06 the RESOLUÇÃO Nº 193, DE 26 DE MAIO DE 2006 was published which allows Foreigners resident in Brazil to obtain a drivers licence based of an official translation of their home countries licence.
This also opens the door to getting Insurance coverage in Brazil beyond the mandatory licencing coverage.
This applies to Permanent residents of Brasil
As far as I know you can still drive/ride here as a tourist for the valid period of your Visa provided you have insurance coverage.
The web site the legislation can be viewed :
http://www.interessepublico.com.br/c...o.asp?id=26495
RESOLUÇÃO Nº 193, DE 26 DE MAIO DE 2006
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