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New proposal seeks to increase monitoring of traffic violations and reduce impunity by allowing citizens to submit evidence of violations through official channels
Traffic enforcement in Brazil could undergo a major change with the possible approval of Bill 62/2025, which would allow citizens to record traffic violations through videos and photos. The proposal, presented by Congressman Dimas Fabiano (PP/MG), aims to make these records official evidence, if they meet the criteria established by regulatory agencies. According to the congressman, the measure seeks to increase road safety and prevent impunity for drivers who commit violations in places without enforcement.
Currently, the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB) provides that violations can only be issued by traffic agents or approved equipment, such as radars and official cameras. With the new proposal, videos and images sent by citizens may be analyzed by the bodies traffic authorities, such as the National Traffic Department (Denatran) and state Detrans, and, if irregularities are confirmed, generate fines and penalties for offenders.
Criteria for validating videos and photos of traffic violations
To prevent fraud and ensure the authenticity of evidence, the project establishes a series of criteria for records to be accepted as evidence:
- Image quality: the video or photo must be clear enough to clearly identify the infraction, the vehicle's license plate and the location where the incident occurred, as determined by the project.
- Shipping through official channels: materials must be sent through platforms created by transit agencies, ensuring control and security in shipments.
- Identification of the whistleblower: the citizen who submits a record must identify himself and sign a statement of veracity, guaranteeing that the material has not been manipulated.
- Expert analysis: all reports will undergo a technical analysis by the traffic authorities, who may request an expert assessment in cases of doubt regarding the authenticity of the material.
- Rejection of AI-generated content: images and videos created or modified by artificial intelligence will be automatically discarded, as recommended by the National Traffic and Urban Mobility Agency (ANTMU).
To prevent misuse of the tool, the proposal also provides for punishments for those who submit false or manipulated records. The offender may be charged with the crime of false reporting of an infraction, as provided for in article 340 of the Penal Code, which may result in a fine or even a prison sentence.
Impact on monitoring and public participation
According to a study by the Brazilian Traffic Safety Association (ABST), around 40% of serious infractions occur in places and times where there is little enforcement presence. The use of videos and photos sent by citizens can increase coverage of inspection, increasing the accountability of offending drivers.
Congressman Dimas Fabiano argues that the proposal is not excessively punitive, but rather one of awareness and social participation: “Citizens themselves will be able to collaborate towards safer traffic, recording risk situations and helping inspection bodies to identify offenders who often escape punishment,” he said in an interview with the AutoPapo portal.
Next steps and voting forecast
Bill 62/2025 has already been forwarded for analysis by the Chamber of Deputies' Transport and Roads Committee and, if approved, will be sent to the Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) before being voted on in plenary. If it receives seems favorable, will be sent to the Federal Senate and, later, for presidential sanction.
Traffic experts believe the proposal is likely to spark debates about privacy and the potential trivialization of reporting. However, the bill already includes strict regulations to ensure that only real violations are recorded, with no room for undue harassment or abuse.
