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A bill currently under consideration promises to toughen penalties with a fine of almost R$3 and a 12-month suspension. Understand how the new measure could impact drivers.
A new proposal for law promises to turn traffic upside down down, establishing a series of tough measures for those who insist on exceeding the limits of road safety.
Imagine losing your driving license for a year and facing an exorbitant fine simply for a risky overtaking maneuver.
This is the reality that drivers could face if the latest bill, which is stirring up discussions about road safety, is approved.
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Project tightens rules for dangerous overtaking
Currently, traffic regulations already define dangerous overtaking as very serious infractions, but the new proposal promises to raise the punishments to an even stricter level.
According to 1405 / 24 Bill, Any maneuver that compromises road safety or puts people's safety at risk will be considered “dangerous overtaking or irresponsible driving”.
This categorization covers everything from overtaking in prohibited places, such as curves and intersections, to actions in adverse weather conditions.
According to the project's authors, the intention is to dissuade drivers from engaging in risky behavior, as well as creating a culture of respect and caution on the roads.
Fines and stricter penalties
Among the most impactful measures, the following stands out: fine of BRL 2.934,70 for drivers who engage in dangerous overtaking, an amount equivalent to ten times the base fine for a very serious fine.
In addition to the financial penalty, the proposal includes the suspension of the right to drive for 12 months, adding seven points to the offender's driver's license.
And it doesn't stop there: for anyone who reoffends within a period of one year, the suspension will double, reaching a total of 24 months without a driving license.
According to the project, this tightening aims to prevent drivers from continuing to adopt dangerous practices in traffic, offering a punishment proportional to the risk.
Two-year ban on driving on highways
Another drastic change is that punished drivers will not be able to drive on highways and roads for at least two years.
This restriction works as a kind of “quarantine” for those who put public safety at risk., allowing only responsible drivers to use the roads.
According to proponents, this measure could reduce the number of accidents in high-speed and high-risk locations.
Road safety data and concerns
The history of accidents due to dangerous overtaking is one of the main arguments for the project.
In 2023 the National Traffic Department (Denatran) recorded around 2 million infractions related to illegal overtaking.
By July 2024 alone, this number had already exceeded 1,1 million records, reflecting the impact of this type of infraction on road safety statistics.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the adoption of strict measures can contribute to reducing accidents and traffic deaths.
Experts say that high fines and long suspensions help deter risky behavior and protect not only drivers but also pedestrians and cyclists, who are among the most vulnerable on the roads.
Expected impact of new fines
If the proposal is approved, drivers' behavior on the road could change significantly.
Research shows that severe penalties encourage obedience to the law and promote greater caution when overtaking and making risky maneuvers.
This initiative could also intensify inspections on highways and urban roads, with the aim of creating a safer environment for everyone.
Additionally, we bring The new law is expected to mobilize traffic authorities to increase surveillance and enforcement of penalties..
This type of inspection can be essential to reduce accident rates on roads and urban streets, making traffic safer for everyone.
Progress and next steps
The bill is still being analyzed by the Transport and Roads, and the Constitution and Justice and Citizenship committees, and is being assessed conclusively.
To become an effective law, it will still need approval from the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.
Road safety experts and entities are closely monitoring progress, hoping that the project will result in concrete measures to reduce accidents and reinforce traffic regulations.
A change towards safer traffic?
The proposal sparks a debate about how far tightening rules can actually improve safety.
Do you think the new fines and penalties are enough to reduce reckless driving in Brazil? Share your opinion in the comments and join the discussion on how we can make our roads safer!
Good afternoon, great initiative in favor of safety on the country's roads and highways.
But we cannot generalize all occurrences.
Many occurrences are the result of the recklessness of some people, and since these are true facts, we must analyze the facts and apply them to those responsible for the recklessness.
There is no need for harsh penalties in cases where there is no great danger to others on the road.
Each case is its own fact and has its own characteristics of moments.
Brutal and widespread penalties will only bring discontent with the administrative system and public injustice.
Your mug, drunk driver, truck drivers with rivets, motorcyclists showing off, street racers, these guys should lose their licenses, what a shitty project, I wanted corrupt politicians to be punished at the same speed as drivers.
That's right, I completely agree.
Very correct support
That's right. Drunk. And motorcyclists are free to do whatever they want because there is no supervision, the State is not present to supervise.
That's the pure truth...
I completely agree that the state and municipality are not present at the time of the information, each crazy thing that these drivers do
Violations*
Mainly it's election time
There is even one running the country
LOL GOOD…EXACTLY
In response to the **** who are against the current government and the projects that save lives, what kind of people are you who just want to see our country sink, aren't you Brazilians too?
This is not about government or party, but about responsibility and respect in traffic. It is about preserving life and the right of everyone to come and go without fear of having an accident because of the driver in the vehicle behind you. I think there should be strict and enforceable penalties for this type of driver. This is not about politics, but about respect for others. Next
I agree, it is a matter of education. We need to develop awareness-raising work by placing photos of serious accidents that occur due to failure to comply with traffic rules and regulations along urban roads, state and federal roads (AUTDORS).
Ex: Whoever obeys traffic signs avoids accidents. Do not exceed the permitted speed; you could be the victim.
It was during 2022. This defendant myth was banned ****
And there was another one in the previous government…
That's why stealing a cell phone is no longer a crime!!!!!!
This involves a lot more things... drunks and drug addicts, I completely agree, bikers cannot be GENERALIZED, I don't drink and I work on a motorcycle, I ride a motorcycle every day and I DON'T DO THIS SHIT...
Not everyone does it, I agree, but those who do cause damage mainly to themselves. I almost crashed seriously trying to save a motorcyclist and suffered damage to the rear end after being hit by a drunk motorcyclist in a traffic jam.
Unfortunately, a few years ago I was in a parked car when a drunk guy crashed into my car. He was a friend of a soldier. Nothing happened to the guy, and I'm still at a loss today. They didn't do a breathalyzer test, so I had to pay the price. He wrecked the front of my car and almost me.
Not all truck drivers use rivets, many today who call themselves truck drivers enter the profession just to polish tanks, paint tires black, lift the back of trucks, these real idiots don't rest because they stay awake doing this nonsense and then they go out like crazy people snorting cocaine and smoking marijuana.
Then they buy toxicology tests from a laboratory **** Detran should indicate a laboratory in each city for these tests
I've been a truck driver for 23 years and I've never needed to use these **** to drive because I've always worked with serious companies.
Calm down, dark-haired man, lol
Well, it is necessary to fine someone and lose points on your license. Another thing I will say is that if you are in a hurry, leave early, and if you cannot drive responsibly, don't drive. Don't blame the truck drivers. If it weren't for these truck drivers, what would empty supermarkets be like? I, who believe in God and fear HIM, don't use slaps and other people, it doesn't matter who loses. You have to respect the traffic laws.
You have my support
I agree. But they also forgot to mention drivers who change lanes abruptly without even signaling or looking in their rearview mirror. Or even those who block the lane at traffic lights.
You can't see if the driver looked in the rearview mirror. He has to signal and that's it.
Motorcyclists, who complain so much, also have to signal. I've never seen any of them signaling to weave between lanes. What's more, drivers have to look in their rearview mirrors, but motorcyclists also have to look ahead and, when necessary, brake instead of honking.
Those who drive daily are witnesses to recklessness, but not only that, but also the lack of respect, the simple fact of ignoring a continuous lane or failing to signal a maneuver shows the education of any type of driver. I miss the time when my late father used to talk about driving schools, there were notions of mechanics, road emergencies and at the time you had to know how to describe the meaning of some road signs.
And yes, motorcyclists who “show off” with loud exhausts, cars that park in the middle of the street while opening/closing gates, very loud “sound” volumes and, of course, maneuvers considered high risk deserve proportionate punishments.
I completely agree... here on my street, avenue, at night every day, countless bikers from pizzerias pass by, at least 60% do wheelies or do risky maneuvers, I work on a motorcycle all day, but I've never done wheelies on my motorcycle, or a horse, or anything like that... but overtaking is inevitable, sometimes we have to do it, of course responsibly... this is just another reason for us to be robbed...
There will be fewer cars on the street 😂😂😂😂😂
I completely agree, this is very serious, if it is to be punished it has to be for everyone.
Politician **** should be arrested and not released but they just invent things to delay the side of the weakest see if they make a law to reduce their salary or a law to give a raise that makes the worker happy they only do the opposite which is tax and now fine
Hello my fellow commenters,
I think that increasing the value of fines creates obstacles to renewing your driver's license. It will do little or no good, since most of those who commit these absurdities are already professionals with all their exams up to date. What is missing is supervision, and we are paying dearly for this.
Citizens are free to drive on public roads without the presence of inspection, fines and difficulties in renewing their driver's license do not solve anything.
Many are forms of supervision. Brazilians only learn when it affects their pockets. Lives are at risk.
Don't learn anything! Brazilians are scoundrels. Because many have been caught driving drunk, pay huge fines and then find themselves driving drunk again. The problem is that our country doesn't have strict laws, what there are are ways to generate more revenue for the government.
I agree.
Another way to take money from the people
They should be concerned with developing
Better highways for Brazilians
And do you think this weighs on the pockets of the rich who have power and knowledge (IQ)? They don't even pay... they withdraw the fines.
How will the police identify you like in that movie Mirror Priority, or not, man, the more state the worse it is for us, I also get **** with the idiots, but the fear is more power in the hands of the state, a police officer who wants to **** you, they will, and simple and you are exchanging freedom for a little security, be careful
You say that because you haven't lost a son, wife, mother, friends, parents. The offense has to be very severe, especially for people like you.
It's definitely for the sake of security! Just like when taxes are raised for the sake of your financial health, so you don't go around squandering and spending like crazy on superfluous things. Thank you, Brazilian politicians, for thinking only of our well-being.
I think a driver will not do something wrong because the fine costs “only” R$900,00 and will stop doing it because it will cost R$2.900,00.
Put more supervision in place so that everyone stops violating the law, giving them the right to continue working and recover from their mistakes!
They will save lives by reducing accidents but they will take away others from those who will die of hunger!!!
If you don't break the law, you won't have to pay the fine, my friend. The driver's conscience is the one in charge.
I got a ticket on a highway for driving with my tire on the zebra crossing (I'm sure I didn't do it, because there was no way to do it at the location where the ticket was issued. I don't know who issued the ticket, I didn't see any inspection there) R$900,00. I appealed, but there's no way I can prove I didn't do it. I'm at a loss. My fear is this: they fine any car without even stopping. One makes the mistake and the other pays.
I don't believe that the irresponsible will stop being irresponsible because of the punishment, and since when would managers stop making much more profit from penalties than from education, monitoring and surveillance, this doesn't make a profit, the important thing is to fill your pockets, while lives are being taken...
I say this, I've been traveling from SP to the northeast for about 30 years by car, I've never caused anything, but I've gotten a few speeding tickets...
The pure truth..
In the past, the DNER was present 24 hours a day on federal highways, and we were confident that we could travel safely; even a few kilometers away there was always a vehicle at any time of the day or night.
Absolutely no one goes to the road to kill, with the intention of committing an accident, the main thing is the condition of the road without the possibility of OVERTAKING AND REAL SOUTH YOU TRAVEL FOR SO LONG WITHOUT A DUAL LANE. NOW THE KLEPTOCRATS WITH THE INTENTION OF COLLECTING INVENTED SUCH A LAW. A SHAME...
Not all roads can be duplicated, my friend. Did you get your license just to drive on duplicated highways or where did you get your license?
Yes, so much so that this is why I pay a high tax on fuel.
Don't talk nonsense, friend!!
But in Brazil there are many where a third lane in some sections would help a lot. Just one example: have you ever traveled on BR 251 between Montes Claros and BR 116 near the border with Bahia? That is a total irresponsibility of the authorities due to the volume of heavy vehicle traffic.
Every road is duplicable
You pay an exorbitant tax to have a road that allows you to travel quickly and safely. You don't have to drag yourself along and still get fined for corruption.
EITHER PATIENT HERE OR IN THE ICU. IT SLOWED DOWN FOR THE IMPATIENT, TODAY THE FINE IS DEATH,
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It's just to fill the government's pockets, there are roads out there where you lose patience staying behind a slow truck, without being able to overtake, that's where accidents happen, it's the fault of the politicians who only think about themselves and don't do dual carriageways.
That would be my comment, I completely agree with you that all highways should be dual carriageways. In my area, there is a very busy highway with so many eucalyptus trucks on a very poor quality road with no dual carriageways, it is called the highway of death.
This doesn't change from Curitiba to São Paulo and duplication is every single day there are serious or very serious accidents, the problem lies with people who no longer respect anyone and are always in a hurry!
Perhaps, for this reason, it is necessary to change your pocket and suspension.
It's not with fines to help corrupt people. But the driving school has to train high speeds. Not just training at 40 km per hour. Since the highways have a speed limit of 80 and 110. But if I learned to drive at 40, how could I drive safely above 40? The law is ****.
Driving schools don't teach you how to drive, they only teach you how to get your license... we pay a lot for classes, documents and exams, and then in 5 minutes with the car driving around the DMV the examiner passes or fails you... it's that simple...
It's true. In the rest of the country, everyone respects traffic, but everyone who wants to cause an accident goes to Curitiba and São Paulo, just to do so.
Neither in the United States nor in the richest countries in Europe are all highways dual carriageways! It's not in Brazil that they will be!
Not at all! In Scandinavia you drive on countless highways or normal roads that are dual carriageways. And we can't say that they pay few taxes! They pay A LOT of taxes!!!
Right there you stand behind a truck like that and it drops the luggage on top of the car. Nobody talks about the risks, nobody inspects them because these companies pay the bribe and want to fix only one side, ignoring the rest, apart from the roads being left to the moths with asphalt that opens huge craters.
THAT'S RIGHT, DUPLICATION OF ROADS, BUT THAT DOESN'T SUIT THEM.
THEY WANT TO FILL THEIR POCKETS, TAKE MONEY FROM THE PEOPLE. THIS COUNTRY OF OURS IS A TRIVIALIZATION. AND WHEN THEY STEAL CARS AND DO STUPID THINGS IN TRAFFIC, WILL THEY BE PUNISHED TOO??
OR ARE THEY FREE TO DO WHATEVER THEY WANT?????????
Said it all
In the state where I live, the governor ordered the installation of radars, in a space of 15 km there are 16 radars, now Lulis supporters explain to me why?
Protect lives?
And the worst part is that it is said that no one should be punished twice for the same crime, so who can explain it to me? You pay a fine and still receive points on your license, two punishments, this is Brazil, what matters is collecting money from the foolish workers.
Imagine you and your family on the road and one of these “drivers” loses his patience after being behind a slow truck for so long and decides to overtake in an inappropriate place and hits you head on…
?
Got the vision?
I have many years of long journeys, and often my patience runs thin. But we must be aware that we are not alone on the highways, and an extra minute on a 2 or 12 hour journey will not make any difference. Ignoring impatience can sometimes save your life, that of your family and many other families.
If you don't want to give money to this **** government, just have a little more "patience".
The additional lanes greatly help with traffic flow.
Regarding the roads, I have nothing to complain about, currently, I agree with you to take away our hard-earned money, they are good, ugh, what a breed of dog
Well thought out man, horrible roads, potholes, very expensive tolls, not to mention fuel, this is the Brazil of GERSON'S LAW, for those who don't know... they just like to take advantage and laws for their own benefit.
It is shameful to be in favor of a crime that kills innocent people.
Sure! It's just the state giving power to the **** state once again.
This is not because of security, this is because of money, Detran is a money factory, see if anyone who works at Detran uses buses
I think that if someone commits an infraction, they need to be warned and punished. Whether it be with points on their driver's license, suspension for 60 days or more, or even a fine. Wanting to impose high fines is an inappropriate way of collecting revenue. The lack of oversight by the Federal Police is obvious. When you pass by police stations, there is no one working, and you don't see any patrol cars on the highways. Police officers earn more than teachers. Where are they? More oversight and less immoral revenue collection.
I think we need to improve drivers' driving skills, but I agree with you. This 381 from GV to BH is a disgrace. If you compare the accident statistics on this stretch to the 381-Fernão Dias stretch, you will understand how backward we in Minas Gerais are compared to the state of SP.
It's not at all SURREAL, man, to travel without a dual carriageway! Not all places, and for various reasons, are able to have a dual carriageway! Not even in Europe, in first world countries, like Scandinavia, do you see this! It doesn't exist! And it has nothing to do with the government's intention to collect taxes, because if you're a polite driver, they won't collect anything from you, right? For example, no one will collect anything from me, because I'm polite and I follow the traffic laws so as not to run over and kill anyone! Do the same and you won't be fined either!!!
Yes, they are corrupt. How are they going to prove that I overtook dangerously? Are they going to see it on the cameras? Well, I got a ticket from the highway police, which was completely wrong. They said that I was driving on the shoulder. The section they gave me a ticket for was an exit from the road to access a parallel road on the Anhanguera. There was a square and everything said "exit." And that piece of trash from the highway police gave me a ticket just to collect money, without photos or videos to prove that I committed an infraction. They collected millions with the stroke of a pen, nothing for safety, but to collect money.
It's true. If there's a country in the world where politicians are completely honest and never think about taking money from the people, it's here, Bostil.
Shame on your low education, low level of culture
There are more than 40 deaths annually on Brazilian roads. The highest in the world. The vast majority are due to recklessness, speeding, and lack of maintenance on cars and roads, as well as drinking. Don't blame the roads, drive slowly, and don't vote for **** politicians, it will be easier.
Of course not! But many people pick up their cell phones, for example, and drive completely distracted. So, what did they think at that moment that they could or might cause an accident? I ride a motorcycle on the streets of São Paulo and almost all drivers are reckless with their cell phones in their hands. I have an electric motorcycle and I ride behind cars as if I were driving a car. And people insult me because I'm not in the lane like the other motorcyclists. But my intention is to get there alive, both on the way there and back. However, not everyone who is driving or riding motorcycles thinks that way. I do agree with the new law! Because Brazilians only wake up to life when they cause an accident or get fined. So for me, it doesn't matter how much tax we already pay, because that will never change. But society that lives in traffic has to respect the laws, then we can appeal with our rights as good traffic citizens!
It's shameful what some drivers do. They overtake on curves, in continuous lanes, at high speeds, putting the lives of innocent people at risk. Even more shameful is the lack of supervision. It seems like we live in a lawless land.
I think it's right to apply this law because most tragedies are due to dangerous overtaking by irresponsible people and it's a good initiative because then people will ask 1000 times to do it.
When the driver starts to feel it in his pocket, he will think twice about doing the act. It does help, imagine not driving for 2 years 🚗 it would be very bad👎
If you don't die beforehand, you will be caused by accidents that will certainly continue to occur due to the stubbornness and irresponsibility of reckless drivers!
Exactly that, my friend. Instead of ensuring a police presence on the roads, which is the state's obligation and commitment, they are creating difficulties for citizens to renew their driver's license by increasing the value of fines and filling the barracks with men who are paid to work and do it perfectly.
You'll drive the same way. The owners of **** Porsches all had faulty licenses and a billion fines.
In fact, give it some time, especially due to the release of app vehicles, traffic and recklessness have gone hand in hand, the authorities just need to stop turning a blind eye and start observing irresponsibility.
App drivers are the ones who most respect traffic laws, we re-accept speed limits, we respect passengers because we are carrying lives in the vehicles, therefore, our category is not responsible for the disregard that certain drivers have.
We are working like any other job, there is already punishment for misconduct and disrespect, they are dismissed from work.
Quite the contrary, I see ride-hailing drivers every day stopping on expressways with yellow side lines to pick up and drop off users, double parking, on sidewalks, in cyclist-only lanes, in places where parking is prohibited 🚫, anything goes to avoid losing a user. The mere fact that they are constantly looking at their cell phones is already a violation.
**** of ****
If PARKING is prohibited, stopping to board/disembark is allowed!
Most people think they own the street, they turn on their hazard lights and crawl along, when they think they have reached the customer they slam on the brake, stop in prohibited places, drive on the left crawling along, don't use their turn signals and most don't have brake lights, when they are without passengers they drive with their cell phones in their hands, they don't even pay attention to the traffic.
In fact, if they were concerned about public safety, they would be more careful about the quality of public roads. They are in chaos. I believe this is just another measure to reach into the pockets of workers who already carry a tax burden to keep the machine running. It is sad to see the maneuvers to make people believe.