drinking and driving, however, is a much more serious offense to the law and to the people put at risk by this reckless act - it is considered a very serious traffic infraction, that escalates to a traffic crime should someone get hurt or be seriously threatened.

one should keep in mind that being very drunk in brazil is no excuse for a crime - on this website one can learn more about rules and regulations on the drinking and driving topic and about what the government is doing to put an end to this danger.