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A resolution by the National Traffic Council (Contran) establishes strict requirements for helmets, including Inmetro certification, retroreflective devices and crystal visors at night. Significant fines await those who do not comply with the rules.
Get ready for an impact on Brazilian traffic! A new resolution from the National Traffic Council (Contran) promises to change the relationship between motorcyclists and their protective equipment, and not just in terms of safety.
The demand for strict adjustments and the threat of Heavy fines put many drivers on alert.
Even with the aim of protecting lives, the question that remains is: Is everyone ready for these new rules?
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Resolution 940/22, published in the Official Gazette of the Union, arrives with a clear mission: increase safety on Brazilian roads.
Although it is based on already known standards, the measure further details the requirements for helmets, now requiring Inmetro certification, retroreflective devices and crystal visors for night driving.
According to Contran, these measures are a response to the high number of accidents involving motorcyclists, which lead the statistics of fatalities in Brazilian traffic.
With the lack of supervision and the inappropriate use of helmets, many victims suffer injuries that could have been avoided with better quality, well-adjusted equipment.
A safe helmet now needs an Inmetro seal
Certification by the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) became mandatory for all helmets used in traffic.
According to the agency, This seal is more than just a sticker: it guarantees that the equipment has undergone rigorous tests for resistance, durability and impact absorption.
In this way, the aim is to minimize the risk of serious injuries in collisions.
Helmets must also be equipped with well-fitting fastening straps and appropriate hooks to ensure they do not come loose while driving.
According to Contran, the misuse of these items continues to be a frequent problem, often resulting in situations that could be avoided with more care.
Retroreflectives: visibility as a priority
Another requirement that is already causing a stir is the mandatory requirement of retroreflective devices on the sides and back of the helmet.
This measure, in addition to being an advance in security, aims to increase the visibility of motorcyclists at night or in low light conditions, such as rain or fog.
Contran states that the intention is make drivers more visible to other drivers, thus reducing the risk of collisions, especially in poorly lit areas.
Proper visors: an essential item for safety
The resolution also establishes clear rules for the use of visors.
It is now mandatory for motorcyclists keep your visors down while driving, ensuring protection against dust, wind and debris that may reach the eyes.
According to the new standard, during the night period, only crystal visors are allowed.
The use of colored films, quite popular among motorcyclists, is completely prohibited at night, due to the risk of compromising visibility.
This prohibition, according to Contran, reinforces the need for a clear and unobstructed view to prevent accidents.
Alternative for drivers who wear glasses
Motorcyclists who wear prescription glasses or sunglasses need not worry. The resolution allows the use of specific protective glasses for motorcyclists as a substitute for visors.
These models are designed to offer additional protection against particles, wind and other risks that may interfere with driving.
Regular sunglasses or corrective glasses do not meet the requirements of the standard, as they do not have the necessary safety features for traffic.
Heavy fines for those who fail to comply with the rules
Failure to comply with the new requirements could prove costly for motorcyclists.
In addition to the security risk, Anyone who ignores the rules will be subject to severe fines, which can weigh significantly on the budget.
According to Contran, monitoring will be intensified, and the application of these penalties will be one of the ways to ensure that the rules are respected.
The intention behind these fines is simple: to reinforce the importance of using safety equipment correctly and, consequently, saving lives.
Impacts and debates on the new resolution
Although Resolution 940/22 has the main objective of reducing accidents, many motorcyclists question its effectiveness and criticize the financial impact of the changes.
One of the most debated points is the need to purchase new helmets to meet the requirements, especially among drivers who already have equipment that does not comply with updated standards.
While some argue that the measure is essential to increase security, others see the changes as yet another financial burden for a category that already faces economic challenges.
Worrying statistics have driven change
The new rules are a response to the alarming numbers of accidents involving motorcycles in Brazil.
According to recent studies, Motorcyclists represent a significant portion of traffic fatalities, and many of these deaths could be avoided with the correct use of protective equipment.
For Contran, the resolution it's not just a matter of individual safety, but also an important step towards reduce the social and financial costs associated with accidents.
A necessary but challenging change
Despite the criticism, the new requirements have a clear objective: save lives and make Brazilian traffic safer.
However, the effective application of these rules will depend on efficient monitoring and awareness campaigns that reach motorcyclists in all regions of the country.
It remains to be seen whether these changes will have the desired impact or whether they will be just another rule that is difficult to implement in practice.
And do you believe that these new requirements for helmets will save lives or will they just weigh on motorcyclists' pockets?
Let's raise money, people, the government needs more money. The excuse is very good.
No, I believe that the measure is aimed at revenue collection and not security.
It is shameful what the federal government has been doing to collect more, the problem is not in the items, but who is driving, they should improve the roads, better prepare the drivers (today what we see most is irresponsibility on the part of these drivers (mostly young) who use their motorcycles as a weapon of death.