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Average speed radar promises to change the way we drive in Brazil. Braking earlier is no longer enough. Will this be the end of this trick for drivers?
From now on, there's no point in using that trick of braking before the radar to avoid a fine.
A new inspection system is being tested on Brazilian roads, and drivers who don't adapt could be about to fall into the trap.
With a technology that measures the average speed on a stretch of highway, the novelty promises complicate the lives of those in a hurry which usually reduce only when passing the radar.
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Is this the end of an era on the roads?
How does the new radar work and why is it different?
The difference between this new radar and traditional ones is in the way it monitors speed.
Instead of capturing the speed at a specific point, it measures the average speed between two locations along the road.
In other words, the system monitors the time it takes the driver to travel a certain distance and, from there, calculates whether he was within the permitted limit.
According to experts, this means that the old trick of stepping on the brakes just before the radar will no longer work..
Even if the driver slows down when passing the radar, if he has accelerated throughout the rest of the journey, the system will detect it.
The debut of the average speed radar in Uberaba (MG)
This system has already started to be installed in some parts of Brazilian roads, such as the stretch of BR-050, in Uberaba, Minas Gerais.
Since the morning of Monday, October 14, two new radars began operating at kilometers 171 and 182 of this highway, which is 11 km long.
The established speed limit is 80 km/h, and anyone passing by there needs to be careful, because this is the first average speed radar under a federal concession in Brazil.
But don't worry, the fines haven't started yet!
According to the dealership Eco050, which manages the highway, for now, drivers will not be fined for exceeding the speed limit.
The inspection is in phase experimental, and the main objective is to make drivers aware of the risks of driving above the speed limit.
But it's best not to get excited! The expectation is that the penalty will soon come into effect..
Radars like these are common in European countries
If the idea of an average speed radar seems new here, in Europe, this technology has been in use for some time now.
Countries like Italy implemented the system on several highways, and the reduction in the number of accidents was remarkable.
According to experts, in some cases, the reduction in deaths from traffic accidents can reach 50%.
Changes in the habits of Brazilian drivers
With the implementation of this system, it will be necessary to change the way many Professional Drivers drive.
The strategy of accelerate and brake when approaching the radar will no longer be effective. Now, it will be necessary maintain a constant speed along the route to avoid being caught.
This change comes in response to a gradual growth in the use of technology on Brazilian roads, and the system is being implemented in a careful and experimental manner.
However, as seen in other countries, it can be an important ally in reducing accidents and improving road safety.
The future of roads: more safety or more fines?
With the adoption of this technology, the future of Brazilian highways may be about to change radically.
On the one hand, there is the promise of greater safety and a reduction in the number of accidents. On the other hand, Brazilian drivers will have to adapt to avoid becoming targets of more fines.
The expectation is that other stretches of highways in Brazil begin to adopt this technology in the coming months, bringing another layer of surveillance to the roads.
For those who are used to driving on Brazilian highways, it may be time to reevaluate their driving habits.
Will this new system actually change drivers' behavior or will it just serve to increase the number of violations and fines? What do you think?
Speed does not cause accidents, but rather the recklessness of drivers. It is disgusting because no one talks about a decent wage for drivers.
It's just rules, fines, laws, but changing delivery times doesn't change anything.
Drivers have 24 hours to deliver many loads, otherwise they are penalized, criticized, and called out.
Nobody says anything about this anymore.
It's laws and regulations ****.
So why don't they prohibit car manufacturers from making faster and faster cars? What's the point of a car or truck with a certain amount of horsepower if it can't be used?