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Who Has Never Dreamed Of A Reward For Playing By The Rules? This Is Exactly The Proposal Of A New Bill That Promises To Shake Up Brazilian Traffic Laws. The Idea Defended By Deputy Antonio Carlos Rodrigues (PL-SP) Is Simple And Attractive: Drivers Who Do Not Commit Violations For Six Months Will Be Able To Have A Third Of The Points Accumulated On Their Driver’s License Reduced, Promoting A Culture Of Safe Driving And Encouraging Good Practices On The Road.
The Project Aims To Amend The Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB), Which Since 1997 Regulates How Points Are Accumulated On The Driver’s License. The Proposal, Which Is Already Sparking Debate In The Chamber Of Deputies, Brings A Practical Recognition To Careful Drivers. Only Those Who Avoid Violations During A Six-Month Period Will Benefit From The Reduction Of Points. According To Deputy Rodrigues, This Is A Measure That Values Responsibility Behind The Wheel, Encouraging Drivers To Maintain Exemplary Conduct On The Road.
Currently, The Suspension Of The Driver’s License Occurs When The Driver Accumulates 40 Points In A Year Without Grave Violations, 30 Points With One Grave Violation, Or 20 Points With Two Or More Of Such Serious Violations. In This Context, The New Law Seeks To Reduce Points To Encourage Positive Behaviors And Provide A Second Chance For Those Who May Have Their License Approaching Suspension Due To An Occasional Slip.
Points On The Driver’s License And Infringement Categories: How Does The Current System Work?
The Current Points System Assigns Different Points To Violations Based On Their Severity: Minor Violations Result In 3 Points, Moderate In 4, Serious In 5, And Grave Violations In 7 Points. This System Was Recently Updated, As Until 2020, Accumulating Just 20 Points, Regardless Of The Type Of Violation, Was Sufficient To Lead To The Suspension Of The Driver’s License.
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With The Changes, The System Gained More Nuances, Allowing The Driver To Accumulate Points According To The Profile Of Their Violations. This Context Makes The Proposal To Reduce Points On The Driver’s License A Way To Recognize Those Who Adopt Safe Driving And Follow Traffic Regulations.
The Path Of The Bill
For The Bill To Become A Reality, It Must Go Through The Analysis Of The Transportation And Traffic And Constitution, Justice And Citizenship Committees Before Being Voted On By The Chamber Of Deputies And, Subsequently, By The Federal Senate.
If Approved, The Project Could Add A New Perspective To The CTB, Creating A Policy To Encourage Responsible Driving That, Beyond Punishments, Values Safe Conduct On The Road.
Controversies And Implications Of Reducing Points On The Driver’s License
Despite Good Intentions, The Project Has Generated Discussions Among Experts And Legislators. Critics Raise Concerns That The Measure Could Benefit Reckless Drivers Who Simply “Were Not Caught” During The Six-Month Period. However, The Proposal Is Clearly Aimed At Those Who Mostly Maintain Exemplary Behavior, But Occasionally May Have Committed Minor Violations.
Moreover, The Bill And Traffic Safety Must Be Analyzed Together, So That The New Legislation Can Fulfill Its Role Without Opening Loopholes For Irresponsibility. Safety On The Roads Remains The Central Objective Of The CTB, And The Expectation Is That Measures Like This Can Contribute To A More Balanced And Responsible Traffic, Correcting Missteps And Rewarding Good Behavior.
A Safer And More Aware Traffic
The Proposal To Reduce Points On The Driver’s License, Currently Under Review, Will Still Go Through In-Depth Discussions Before Being Implemented. Nonetheless, The Idea Of A Rewards Policy For Careful Drivers Is Seen As A Positive Step For Traffic In Brazil.
After All, Valuing Responsible Driving And Promoting Safety On The Roads Are Goals We All Want To Achieve, A Safer And More Aware Traffic Benefits Everyone. The Voting And Fate Of The Project Will Say A Lot About What Brazilian Society And Legislators Aspire For The Future Of Our Roads.
Como justificar redução de pontos por infrações cometidas por motoristas anteriormente aos seis meses subsequentes? Obviamente, errado! Um erro anterior não pode justificar um acerto a “posteriori”, considerando ações isoladas e contraditórias! Desta maneira. condutores brasileiros aproveitar-se-ão desta justificativa para cometer infrações, para depois, serem promovidos com redução de pontos na CNH. Isso caracteriza enganação ao sistema de multas! Um erro não pode justificar um acerto. Cada qual tem o seu peso em si!