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New law proposal provides for stricter punishment and could transform traffic rules in Brazil! Keep an eye out and don't make mistakes!
O Brazilian government is focused on intensifying the traffic Safety and combat accidents caused by drunk driving. In a new proposed law, drivers caught driving under the influence of alcohol could face a suspension of the National Driver's License (CNH) for up to 3 years. The measure seeks to bring about a decisive change in awareness and punishments, toughening the current penalties, which have a maximum suspension period of 12 months, according to seucditodigital.
Impact of the law: worrying numbers that justify the measure
The statistics are a warning: every hour, 1,2 Brazilians lose their lives in accidents related to alcohol in traffic. According to the Ministry of Health, the number of hospital admissions due to traffic accidents involving drunk drivers has increased by 34% in recent years. Therefore, this scenario highlights the urgent need to toughen penalties and seek a greater protection on the roads.
Legislation challenges: what still needs to be improved
The new proposal has its highlights and also some flaws. However, one of the main problems is the lack of strict punishments for those who refuse to take the breathalyzer test. This loophole allows drivers to try to evade penalties. Thus, Brazilian Road Safety Association (ABST) highlights that, for the law to be truly effective, it is essential that there is a efficient supervision and punishments for all cases, especially for those who choose not to take the test.
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The direct impact on drivers: the path to recovering your driver's license
Therefore, if the new rule comes into effect, drivers who lose their CNH will need to follow a long and costly process to regain the right to drive. In addition to facing a suspension of up to 3 years, therefore, it will be necessary to pay renewal fees that can vary between $ 60 and $ 240 depending on the state, and still bear the cost mandatory medical examinations for issuing a new document. For drivers, these requirements represent yet another reason to avoid the risk of combining drinking and driving.
| Age Group | Frequency of Driver's License Renewal |
| Up to 49 years | Every 10 years |
| From 50 to 70 years | Every 5 years |
| over 70 years | Every 3 years |
Heated discussion: society's reaction and the future of traffic
The proposal has generated intense discussion among experts, legislators and drivers. For many, this measure is a hope in the fight against traffic violence, while others question whether it will truly be effective without closing the “legal loopholes” that allow some drivers to escape penalties. The expectation is that the measure, if approved by the Chamber of Deputies, will be a watershed in Brazilian road safety.
The bill will be discussed in the coming months, with the aim of ensuring that traffic accident and death rates finally fall.
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