Driverless Cars Get Regulatory Framework After New Bill Is Passed In Brazil With Strict Rules And Severe Penalties

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Published on 11/08/2025 at 09:19

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Driverless Cars: New Bill Approved in Brazil. Text Defines Rules for Testing, Circulation, and Penalties, Signaling Progress in the Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles in the Country.

The regulation of driverless cars took a decisive step this week. The Commission on Transportation and Traffic (CVT) of the Chamber of Deputies approved a new bill approved in Brazil that amends the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB), establishing rules for operation, safety, testing, and penalties related to autonomous vehicles.

According to the text, circulation will only be allowed with authorization from the competent authorities, after approval in rigorous supervised tests and compliance with technical criteria defined by the National Traffic Council (Contran). The project unifies proposals PL 1317/23 and PL 3641/23, under the rapporteurship of Deputy Antonio Carlos Rodrigues (PL-SP).

Rules for Testing and Circulation

Before being released for public use, autonomous vehicles will need to present complete documentation, including the route of the tests, previously approved and signposted. It will be mandatory to contract full insurance that covers material damage, bodily injury, death, and damages to third parties.

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Additionally, companies must sign a responsibility agreement for system or operational failures, submit technical reports with test results, and immediately suspend activities in the event of an accident, notifying the competent authorities.

Technical and Operational Requirements

The new bill approved in Brazil also stipulates that vehicles be equipped with continuous monitoring systems for failures and threats, capable of activating safety modes and issuing automatic alerts to the user.

Homologation may be revoked if the model ceases to meet technical requirements or fails to protect against cyber attacks. Even in models with partial driving, the driver must possess a driver’s license and specific training, including emergency procedures and maneuvers in risky situations.

Public Authority Responsibility

The text assigns duties to the public authority, such as adapting road infrastructure, creating integrated communication and monitoring systems with traffic, and including specific technical requirements for these vehicles in road concession contracts.

This adaptation includes special signage, integration with traffic control centers, and investments in technology to ensure that autonomous operation is safe and efficient.

Severe Penalties

Circulating with an autonomous vehicle without authorization or outside the rules will be considered a serious violation, with a fine multiplied by five and the possibility of removal of the vehicle.

Other penalties include tripled fines and suspension of the driver’s license for driving without attention, doubled fines for circulation in prohibited locations or times, and fines multiplied by three for bypassing police roadblocks.

Next Steps

The new bill approved in Brazil will now go for analysis in the Commission of Constitution and Justice and Citizenship (CCJ). If approved, it will still need to pass through the plenum of the Chamber and the Senate before coming into effect.

Experts say that the measure represents a landmark for the controlled insertion of autonomous technologies, balancing innovation with road safety.

And you? Do you believe that Brazil is ready for driverless vehicles? Is this new bill sufficient to ensure traffic safety? Leave your opinion in the comments.

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Driverless Cars Get Regulatory Framework After New Bill Is Passed In Brazil With Strict Rules And Severe Penalties

Driverless Cars: New Bill Approved in Brazil. Text Defines Rules for Testing, Circulation, and Penalties, Signaling Progress in the Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles in the Country.

Rules for Testing and Circulation

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Driverless Cars Get Regulatory Framework After New Bill Is Passed In Brazil With Strict Rules And Severe Penalties

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