Contran Approves New Rules for Electronic Toll: System Will Revolutionize Traffic on Brazilian Highways

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 15/10/2024 at 01:48

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Resolution No. 1013/2024 by Contran Brings Changes to Electronic Toll and Promises More Fairness in Charging for Users of Brazilian Highways

Contran has just given a real plot twist on Brazilian highways! The new rules for electronic tolls, announced this Monday (14), promise not only to modernize the system but also to bring more practicality and fairness for those who need to cross the country’s roads. And believe it, the change will directly impact the lives of thousands of drivers.

Resolution No. 1013/2024 was approved by the National Traffic Council (Contran) and brings significant innovations to the toll system, known as free flow, allowing drivers to pass through automated charging points without having to stop at the booths. The measure extends the payment deadline from 15 to 30 days and centralizes everything in the Digital Traffic Wallet (CDT) app. Want to understand how this will affect your life? Let’s get into the details!

What Changes on Brazilian Highways with the New Contran Rules?

Brazilian highways have gained a technological boost with the new guidelines for electronic tolls. The free flow system had already been tested in some states and will now be adopted throughout Brazil. The main advantage is that drivers no longer need to stop at booths to pay the toll, which brings more fluidity to traffic and reduces carbon emissions.

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Centralization in the Digital Traffic Wallet App

To simplify the lives of users on Brazilian highways, the charging will be centralized in the Digital Traffic Wallet (CDT) app, available for smartphones. According to Adrualdo Catão, National Secretary of Traffic, the centralization of information will make life easier for drivers, who often do not know where they should pay the toll. Now, all information will be accessible in the app, which should reduce complaints and make the process more efficient.

Charging by Distance Traveled: More Fairness for Drivers

One of the most anticipated changes is the introduction of charging proportional to the distance traveled. The new rule from Contran stipulates that drivers only pay for the distance they traveled, an innovation that promises to reduce costs for those who live near tolls or make short trips. Currently, the charge is fixed, regardless of the distance traveled.

This measure will be implemented through the installation of more gantries along the highways, allowing for precise measurement of the route. The impact on drivers’ pockets could be significant, with the fee being adjusted more fairly.

Safety and Mobility: A Gain for Everyone

In addition to more practicality and savings, the new Contran rules should improve safety and mobility on Brazilian highways. Toll charging points are often associated with accidents, and the elimination of these forced stops could reduce the number of occurrences.

Tests conducted in states such as Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, and Rio de Janeiro have already shown that the free flow improves traffic fluidity and reduces the need for abrupt braking, resulting in lower emissions and enhanced road safety.

What do you think of the new Contran rules for Brazilian highways? Will the charging by distance traveled bring relief to drivers’ pockets or complicate the system even more? Leave your opinion in the comments!

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Contran Approves New Rules for Electronic Toll: System Will Revolutionize Traffic on Brazilian Highways

Resolution No. 1013/2024 by Contran Brings Changes to Electronic Toll and Promises More Fairness in Charging for Users of Brazilian Highways

What Changes on Brazilian Highways with the New Contran Rules?

Centralization in the Digital Traffic Wallet App

Charging by Distance Traveled: More Fairness for Drivers

Safety and Mobility: A Gain for Everyone

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Contran Approves New Rules for Electronic Toll: System Will Revolutionize Traffic on Brazilian Highways

Resolution No. 1013/2024 by Contran Brings Changes to Electronic Toll and Promises More Fairness in Charging for Users of Brazilian Highways

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Centralization in the Digital Traffic Wallet App

Charging by Distance Traveled: More Fairness for Drivers

Safety and Mobility: A Gain for Everyone

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