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A new law that promises to radically change speed control on state roads in Santa Catarina is in progress, generating intense debates about the impacts on road safety and the actions of traffic authorities.
The bill, presented by deputy Sérgio Guimarães, suggests the removal of mobile radars and drones currently used to monitor traffic, with the argument of providing more transparency in inspection operations.
In Santa Catarina, one of the few states In a country where there are no fixed speed cameras on state roads, this proposal has raised concerns about how the lack of continuous control could impact driver behavior and overall highway safety.
Currently, the use of mobile radars is one of the main mechanisms to ensure that drivers respect speed limits, helping to avoid risky behavior that can result in serious accidents.
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Experts and authorities speak out against new speeding law
The possibility of passing this law has been criticized by authorities and traffic experts. The commander of the Santa Catarina Military Highway Police emphasized that the removal of mobile radars and surveillance drones will likely result in more accidents and even an increase in deaths on the highways.
Recent data already points to a significant number of fatalities on state roads, and the project could worsen this situation by eliminating tools to control and inhibit excesses.
In addition to practical concerns, traffic lawyers have raised legal questions about the constitutionality of the bill.
Traffic laws in Brazil are regulated at the federal level, which means that states have limitations on autonomous changes, especially when it comes to monitoring and speed control. The proposed law therefore faces a possible legal challenge that could compromise its application.
Impacts of the law on road safety and risks to road users
Speed enforcement, over the years, has proven to be a effective measure in promoting safer traffic. With the absence of mobile speed cameras, drivers may feel less pressure to comply with speed limits, which increases the risk of fatal accidents.
Without the presence of these devices, the number of infractions could increase dramatically, which puts the safety of everyone using the roads at risk.
The use of drones in inspection is another important tool, as it allows the monitoring of violations in real time, such as dangerous overtaking, and provides broader and more immediate supervision of traffic conditions.
By eliminating this equipment, a scenario of greater permissiveness for practices that compromise highway safety can be created, representing a direct threat to the lives of drivers and passengers.
Next steps and processing
The bill is currently under discussion in the Legislative Assembly of Santa Catarina, having already been analyzed by the Constitution and Justice Committee.
The next step is a review by the Taxation and Finance Committee, which must assess the financial and operational implications of the proposed change.
The progress of the project reflects a division in the Santa Catarina Legislature, where some parliamentarians support the idea of greater transparency and fairness in inspections, while others are apprehensive about the possible consequences for road safety.
The final decision on the new law will be decisive for the future of speed control on Santa Catarina's roads. It will define the balance between the need for traffic safety and the desire for more transparent control processes.
For drivers and highway users, the outcome of this process will have a direct impact in the way state roads are monitored and in protecting against violations that could put lives at risk.
I repeat that the deputy Sérgio Guimaraes, the governor and the deputies who approve this law will have to answer for CULPABLE HOMICIDE for each accident that occurs on the highways of Santa Catarina. INSANE PROJECT or there are hidden benefits to this unfortunate decision.
I strongly urge the Santa Catarina deputies to reflect with decency on families: father, mother, innocent children, grandparents, who will be victims of this INSANE decision.