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Check here for traffic fines received in Sao Paulo. You'll need the Renavam number on your car license.
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Check out the current traffic conditions in Sao Paulo city. Updated every 30 mins. during week days.
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Safety Tips
One of the urban myths that surrounds Brazil and can put people off a visit is the question of safety and security. In fact, Brazil, including the main cities of Rio, Salvador and São Paulo, is no more dangerous than anywhere in Europe or North America and violent crimes against tourists or foreign visitors are extremely rare, hence the headlines if they do happen. Brazil is also politically stable with no natural enemies and no terrorist activities.
Being sensible and streetwise is the key to a trouble-free and enjoyable stay in Brazil. However, just like in London, Paris, New York or any other major metropolitan and tourist center, petty crime in Brazil is an unfortunate fact of life. The crime tourists are most likely to fall victim to in Brazilian cities is robbery and the target of most petty pilfering is the bag. If a bag is left unattended, the chances are that somebody else will try to pick it up. The simple solution is that visitors can't get robbed if they've got nothing with them to be stolen. Always leave travelers checks, passports, air tickets and the like in the hotel safe deposit box. Visitors should however carry some form of ID, such as a photocopy of their passports, with them at all times.
With regard to making payments, always be careful when using your credit card. While uncommon, it is not unheard of for dishonest employees (in restaurants, gas stations etc) to copy your credit card number and later use it for telephone purchases. When possible try and be present you're your credit card is being put through the machine and ask for the carbon paper (this is within your rights). Credit cloning also takes place in Brazil, so the best advice is to always keep a close eye on your credit card statement to check for purchases you did not make. Ask you credit card company for insurance against this type of fraud and also report any irregularities as quickly as possible. Another recent scam in Brazil is when writing out a check for someone to give you a pen with special ink which fades a short time later, leaving the check blank. To combat this always use your own pen when writing out checks.
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Safety First: Dos and Don‘ts
Don‘t....
* leave your bag unattended.
* put your wallet in your back pocket or the outside
pocket of a bag.
* walk in unlit areas at night.
* wear flashy jewellery in the street, even if it is fake.
* take more than you need to the beach.
Do....
* put your money, passport and ticket in the safe
deposit box of your hotel.
* take cabs rather than buses.
* ask policemen for help if you need it.
* ask your hotel for information. They know most of the
answers.
* call on your Consulate for help if you have a serious
problem.
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