The Brazilian Federal Highway Police (PRF) announced on 23 February 2026 that it has wrapped up Operation Rodovida 2025/26—the largest road-safety campaign in the country’s history. Between 18 December 2025 and 22 February 2026, officers carried out more than 2 million inspections, issuing 1.2 million speeding tickets and 11,100 drunk-driving citations.
For domestic business travellers and assignees who rely on Brazil’s highway network, the crackdown matters: PRF data show a 6 % drop in serious crashes involving corporate shuttle vans and long-distance coaches compared with the 2024/25 edition, even though absolute traffic volumes were higher due to a record Carnival season. The agency credits intensified alcohol breath-testing and round-the-clock monitoring of passenger transport companies.
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International companies sending staff to Brazil should also verify that all travelers carry the correct visa category and documentation before hitting the road. VisaHQ’s Brazil specialists (https://www.visahq.com/brazil/) can streamline the application process for both short-term business visits and longer-term assignments, ensuring compliance with federal requirements so mobility managers can focus on the logistical challenges that campaigns like Rodovida create.
While Operation Rodovida has ended, several emergency measures remain in force on corridors with historically high accident rates, including mandatory rest-area stops for bus drivers on BR-116 and 381. Logistics managers should factor the extended checkpoints into route-planning algorithms, as they can add 20–30 minutes to São Paulo–Belo Horizonte road journeys during peak hours.
The PRF will present a full after-action review at its 2nd National Road-Safety Forum on 25 February, where policymakers are expected to propose making certain Rodovida protocols permanent. State transport secretariats have already indicated political support, citing positive public-health outcomes and lower emergency-response costs.
For domestic business travellers and assignees who rely on Brazil’s highway network, the crackdown matters: PRF data show a 6 % drop in serious crashes involving corporate shuttle vans and long-distance coaches compared with the 2024/25 edition, even though absolute traffic volumes were higher due to a record Carnival season. The agency credits intensified alcohol breath-testing and round-the-clock monitoring of passenger transport companies.
International companies sending staff to Brazil should also verify that all travelers carry the correct visa category and documentation before hitting the road. VisaHQ’s Brazil specialists (https://www.visahq.com/brazil/) can streamline the application process for both short-term business visits and longer-term assignments, ensuring compliance with federal requirements so mobility managers can focus on the logistical challenges that campaigns like Rodovida create.
While Operation Rodovida has ended, several emergency measures remain in force on corridors with historically high accident rates, including mandatory rest-area stops for bus drivers on BR-116 and 381. Logistics managers should factor the extended checkpoints into route-planning algorithms, as they can add 20–30 minutes to São Paulo–Belo Horizonte road journeys during peak hours.
The PRF will present a full after-action review at its 2nd National Road-Safety Forum on 25 February, where policymakers are expected to propose making certain Rodovida protocols permanent. State transport secretariats have already indicated political support, citing positive public-health outcomes and lower emergency-response costs.
