Rodízio SP
- Created by
- Renato Passos, Eng. de Software
- Reviewed by
- Renato Passos, Eng. de Software
Last updated: Apr 18, 2026
About this calculator
The Rodízio SP calculator helps determine the days your vehicle is restricted from circulating in São Paulo due to license plate rotation. The system is based on the last digit of your car's plate: dividing this number by 10 shows when the vehicle is prohibited from driving (except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays).
The formula is straightforward: take the last digit of the plate, divide by 10, and the remainder (0 to 9) corresponds to the restriction day (0 = Sunday, 1 = Monday, up to 9 = Thursday). For example, a plate ending with 3 is restricted on Fridays. The calculator displays the exact weekly day and date of the restriction.
Use this tool to plan trips, shopping, or commutes on non-restricted days. Note that plates ending with 0 or 7 may have alternative restrictions (Saturdays and Wednesdays, depending on the region). Always check updated rules on the CET or local city website for accuracy.
Common precautions include checking for outstanding fines or prior restrictions, confirming if the plate number changed after reissuance, and knowing that the system doesn’t apply to motorcycles or eco-friendly vehicle stickers.
Frequently asked questions
How exactly does São Paulo’s license plate rotation work?
The system restricts vehicle circulation on specific weekdays based on the last digit of the plate (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays). Plates ending with 0 or 7 may have alternate restrictions on Wednesdays or Saturdays.
My plate ends with 0: on which days am I restricted?
Plates ending in 0 are restricted on Thursdays. Vehicles with eco-friendly stickers or on non-utility days (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) are not affected.
What if my license plate was recently changed?
If the plate was updated after reissuance, recalculate using the new number. The rule for final digits 0 or 7 still applies, but verify updates on the CET website.
Does the rotation apply to all vehicles?
Exemptions include motorcycles, public transport, ambulances, and eco-friendly vehicles. Vehicles over 10 years old are no longer subject to the rotation.