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An impulsive gesture in traffic can cost you dearly! Bill 3575/21 proposes a fine and points on the driver's license for those who make obscene gestures while driving. Find out how this measure can transform Brazilian traffic, reducing conflicts and promoting greater safety on the streets.
Have you ever stopped to think that a simple impulsive gesture can cost you dearly in the end? transit?
Attitudes such as insults or obscene gestures not only increase the risk of accidents, but can now have a direct impact on your wallet and your driver's license.
A new legislative proposal is causing a stir by including this behavior in the list of traffic violations provided for by Brazilian law.
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Fines and points on your driver's license: what the bill says
The Chamber of Deputies' Traffic and Transport Committee took an important step to reinforce respect on Brazilian roads.
O 3575 / 21 Bill, presented by former deputy Carlos Bezerra (MT) and reported by deputy Diego Andrade (PSD-MG), provides for a fine of R$88,38 and three points on the driver's license for drivers who make obscene or insulting gestures while driving.
The project seeks to change the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB), including this type of behavior among minor infractions.
The main justification is to reduce conflicts in traffic, promoting a more peaceful and safe coexistence between drivers and pedestrians.
According to the rapporteur, Diego Andrade, the measure is necessary because offensive gestures often trigger risky situations.
He highlighted: “The exchange of insults, obscene gestures and other types of hostility can generate impulsive reactions and even physical conflicts between drivers, leading to reckless behavior, such as risky maneuvers and chases.”
A cultural problem in Brazilian traffic
Traffic in Brazil is known for its hostility, and statistics on road violence reinforce this perception.
Conflicts that begin with simple gestures or words can quickly escalate, resulting in serious accidents or even physical assault.
This culture of disrespect, unfortunately, is one of the factors that most compromises safety on the streets.
The proposal to punish obscene gestures seeks to attack the root of the problem, educating drivers and pedestrians about the importance of mutual respect.
Furthermore, by associating financial and administrative penalties with these behaviors, it is expected that the measure will discourage impulsive behavior in traffic.
How will law enforcement work?
If Bill 3575/21 is approved, drivers caught making obscene or insulting gestures may be fined by traffic authorities.
The infraction will be considered minor, with a fine of R$88,38, an amount that, despite being low, serves as an initial warning.
Furthermore, the offender will have three points registered on your driver's license, which can harm drivers who already have other penalties.
It is important to remember that, in Brazil, the points limit is 40 before the license is suspended.
International panorama: what can we learn?
While Brazil is beginning to discuss punishment for offensive gestures, other countries already have strict legislation in this regard.
In Germany, for example, drivers can face fines of more than 1.000 euros for gestures considered offensive, such as showing the middle finger.
In the United States, some jurisdictions also classify these acts as disorderly conduct, which can lead to arrest in more serious cases.
These initiatives show that The concern with respect in traffic is global, and the penalties seek to protect the integrity of everyone involved.
Legislative progress: what is needed to become law?
Although it has been approved by the Road and Transport Commission, the project still needs to go through other stages before being sanctioned.
The next step will be analysis by the Constitution and Justice and Citizenship Committee (CCJ).
If approved by the CCJ, the project will be voted on in the Chamber of Deputies and, later, in the Federal Senate.
As it is processed conclusively, the text can be approved directly by the committees, without needing to go through the Plenary, if there is no opposing appeal.
Reflection: the importance of changing habits
Traffic is a reflection of society. Offensive gestures are not just a matter of etiquette, but of safety and responsibility.
Small actions, such as avoiding insults and respecting other drivers, can make a difference in preventing accidents and promoting more civilized traffic.
Education, in this context, plays a crucial role.
While penalties are important, educational campaigns can reinforce the message that respect is fundamental to everyone’s safety.
After all, change in traffic It starts with each one of us changing our behavior.
The proposal to fine drivers who make obscene gestures in traffic sends a clear message: respect must prevail on public roads.
In addition to reducing violence, the measure can help transform traffic into a safer and more harmonious space.
And you, do you believe that simply applying fines will be enough to change drivers' behavior, or do you think that broader actions are necessary, such as awareness campaigns?
There's no point in fining it, it won't change anything, the Brazilian people are rude.
It is not a law! It is a Bill, so it must be approved by the National Congress and sanctioned by the President of the Republic and published in the Official Gazette. I suggest making this clear in the title, to avoid creating a stir among drivers!