And you thought the traffic was bad near you...
Sao Paulo is one of the world's most congested cities, with 112 miles of traffic jams, on average, on any given day.
On a really bad day, commuters can expect to face up to 183 miles of gridlock.
Sao Paulo's road network is struggling to cope with the recent influx of new cars. Brazil's economy is growing quickly and the Brazilian people's new found wealth means that more than 900 new cars are registered every day.
Despite this, however, government spending on roads and public transport has failed to keep pace with the country's economic gains.
Other emerging countries such as China and India have also experienced catastrophic traffic problems as the growing middle classes acquire cars for the first time.
However, some commentators have pointed out that the traffic problem may be harming the Brazilian economy, following a period of slow economic growth during 2011 and 2012.
The most severe traffic jam in Sao Paulo's history was recorded in May 2012, following a strike by public transport workers. Trips which should have taken 45 minutes were taking 3 1/2 hours, and commuters at a railway station in the east of the city were dispersed with tear gas after demonstrating their anger at the strike.
So, the next time you're stuck in a tailback on the M25, remember: it could be worse.
