More than 2,000 people were monitored by the PRF on highways in Acre during the Carnival Operation
Over 2,000 individuals were monitored by the Federal Highway Police (PRF-AC) during the 2026 Carnival Operation in Acre.
Carnival records the highest number of deaths on roads since 2020
The Carnaval holiday in Brazil saw the highest number of fatalities on federal highways in six years, with 130 deaths reported.
Speeding fines double during Carnival on federal highways in Maranhão
The Federal Highway Police in Maranhão reported a significant increase in speeding fines during this year's Carnival compared to the previous year, with incidents of speeding almost doubling.
Federal highways in MG register 22 deaths during Carnival, says PRF
The Brazilian Federal Highway Police reported 22 fatalities and 164 injuries during the Carnival 2026 operations on federal highways in Minas Gerais.
Carnival 2026: eight deaths recorded on federal highways in Bahia, doubling compared to last year, says PRF
The Brazilian Federal Highway Police (PRF) reported eight fatalities on federal highways in Bahia during the Carnival 2026 operations, marking a significant increase compared to last year.
Carnival Operation: PRF records 11 accidents and two deaths on federal highways in Pará
The PRF reported 11 traffic accidents and two fatalities during the Carnival Operation in Pará, conducted from February 13 to 17.
Simple Roads Concentrate More Serious Traffic Accidents in Brazil, Study Indicates
A recent study reveals that serious traffic accidents in Brazil predominantly occur on simple roads during the day, where poor infrastructure and high speeds contribute to frontal collisions, the deadliest type of road impact.
Federal highways have more than a thousand traffic accidents during Carnival
Federal highways in Brazil reported at least 1,095 traffic accidents during the Carnival period, resulting in 1,195 injuries.
PRF fulfills two arrest warrants during approaches on BRs 010 and 222, in the interior of Maranhão
Federal Highway Police in Maranhão executed two arrest warrants during routine inspections along BR-010 and BR-222.
Federal Highway Police seizes 337m³ of illegal wood on the highways of Sertão de Pernambuco
The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized 337.3 cubic meters of illegal wood during an environmental protection operation in Sertão de Pernambuco.
MG is the state with the most accidents, deaths, and injuries on federal highways, says PRF
Minas Gerais was the state with the highest number of accidents, deaths, and injuries on federal highways in Brazil in 2025, according to the Federal Highway Police (PRF).
Year 2025 records more than 10 million fines on federal highways, a historic milestone
In 2025, federal highways in Brazil saw over 10 million traffic fines, reaching a historic milestone mostly attributed to speed violations.
Number of accidents on federal highways in Paraíba increases in 2025, says PRF
The incidence of accidents on federal highways in Paraíba rose in 2025, according to a report from the Federal Highway Police (PRF).
Toll Evasion on Federal Highways Increases by More than 50% in Three Years
The number of drivers evading tolls on federal highways in Brazil has surged by over 50% in the past three years, with over six million instances reported.
'Pirates of the Asphalt' are investigated for serial thefts and kidnapping of truck drivers on highways in Minas Gerais
An investigation by the Special Action Group to Combat Organized Crime (Gaeco) targets a gang involved in cargo and vehicle thefts along federal highways in the Triângulo Mineiro region.
Six people are arrested by PRF for driving under the influence on federal highways in Maranhão
Six individuals were arrested for driving under the influence during law enforcement actions on federal highways in Maranhão between Friday and Monday.