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New Proposal Aims to Expand Traffic Violation Enforcement and Reduce Impunity by Allowing Citizens to Submit Evidence of Violations Through Official Channels
Traffic enforcement in Brazil could undergo a significant change with the potential approval of Bill 62/2025, which allows citizens to report traffic violations through videos and photos. The proposal, presented by Deputy Dimas Fabiano (PP/MG), aims to make these records official evidence, provided they meet the criteria set by regulatory agencies. According to the parliamentarian, the measure seeks to increase road safety and prevent impunity for drivers who commit violations in areas without enforcement.
Currently, the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB) stipulates that violations can only be registered by traffic agents or approved equipment, such as speed cameras and official cameras. With the new proposal, videos and images submitted by citizens will be analyzed by traffic agencies, such as the National Traffic Department (Denatran) and state traffic departments (Detrans), and if irregularities are confirmed, fines and penalties may be imposed on offenders.
Criteria for Validating Videos and Photos in Traffic Violations
To prevent fraud and ensure the authenticity of evidence, the project establishes a series of criteria for records to be accepted as evidence:
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- Image Quality: the video or photo must have sufficient clarity to clearly identify the violation, the vehicle’s license plate, and the location where the incident occurred, as determined by the project.
- Submission Through Official Channels: materials must be sent through platforms created by traffic agencies, ensuring control and security in the submissions.
- Identification of the Whistleblower: the citizen submitting a record must identify themselves and sign a declaration of truthfulness, ensuring that the material has not been tampered with.
- Analysis by Experts: all reports will undergo a technical analysis by traffic agencies, which may request an expert examination in cases of doubt regarding the authenticity of the material.
- Rejection of AI-Generated Content: images and videos created or modified by artificial intelligence will be automatically discarded, as recommended by the National Traffic and Urban Mobility Agency (ANTMU).
To prevent misuse of the tool, the proposal also provides for penalties for those who submit false or manipulated records. The offender could be charged with false communication of a violation, as provided in Article 340 of the Penal Code, which may result in fines and even detention.
Impact on Enforcement and Community Participation
According to a study by the Brazilian Traffic Safety Association (ABST), about 40% of serious violations occur in locations and at times with low enforcement presence. The use of videos and photos submitted by citizens could increase enforcement coverage, enhancing the accountability of offending drivers.
Deputy Dimas Fabiano argues that the proposal is not excessively punitive but aims at raising awareness and promoting social participation: “Citizens can collaborate for safer traffic by recording risky situations and helping enforcement agencies identify offenders who often escape punishment,” he said in an interview with the AutoPapo portal.
Next Steps and Expected Vote
Bill 62/2025 has already been sent for analysis by the Chamber of Deputies’ Committee on Transportation and Traffic, and if approved, it will proceed to the Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) before being voted on in the plenary. If it receives a favorable opinion, it will be sent to the Federal Senate and subsequently to the presidential sanction.
Experts in the traffic sector believe that the proposal will generate debates on privacy and the potential trivialization of reports. However, the project already provides for strict regulations to ensure that only real violations are recorded, with no room for undue persecution or abuse.
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