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Bill Proposes That Regular Blood Donors May Be Exempt From Light and Medium Traffic Fines. See Who Fits the Proposal and What the Criteria for Exemption Are.
A proposal under analysis in the Chamber of Deputies may bring an unprecedented benefit to those who engage in one of the most altruistic acts: donating blood. The Bill 3114/2025, presented by Deputy Luisa Canziani (PSD/PR), provides that regular blood donors may be exempt from light and medium traffic fines, provided they meet specific criteria.
The measure, which will still be analyzed by the chamber’s committees, amends the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB) and aims to recognize the social importance of those who donate blood.
The focus is to combine traffic responsibility with encouragement for an act that saves thousands of lives every year.
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How Would the Exemption From Light and Medium Fines Work for Blood Donors?
According to the bill, drivers who commit light or medium infractions, such as parking in a prohibited area or slightly exceeding the speed limit, may request exemption from the fine payment, provided they present proof of regular blood donations.
The criteria require that:
- Men must have made four donations in the last 12 months;
- Women must have made three donations in the same period.
The donations need to have occurred at public health institutions.
Proof and procedures for requesting the exemption will be defined by the National Traffic Council (Contran), which is responsible for regulation.
The Proposal Expands Benefits Already Provided for in the CTB
Currently, Article 267 of the CTB allows light and medium infractions to be converted into written warnings, but this is only possible when the driver has not committed any other infractions in the last 12 months.
With the new bill, even those with prior infractions may request the benefit — as long as they are a regular blood donor, demonstrating social engagement.
Blood Donors: A Gesture That Deserves Recognition
The proposal comes in response to an old problem in Brazil: the low blood donation rate.
Less than 2% of the Brazilian population donates blood regularly, a number below the recommendation of the World Health Organization, which indicates an ideal percentage between 3% and 5%.
Periods like long holidays and winter further exacerbate stock shortages, leaving blood centers in critical condition.
The incentive proposed in the bill aims to directly address this issue, valuing those who help maintain stock levels at safe standards.
Traffic and Public Health: Interconnected Themes
Although the bill’s theme is traffic, its impact goes beyond urban mobility.
According to recent data, more than 250,000 people were hospitalized due to traffic accidents in 2024.
Many of these victims require urgent transfusions, highlighting the connection between traffic violations and the demand for blood in hospitals.
Deputy Luisa Canziani Advocates for Balance Between Responsibility and Incentives
For the bill’s author, the measure does not mean a complete pardon for offenders, but rather a way to reward socially positive behaviors.
“This is an important incentive to promote blood donation in Brazil, valuing drivers who, in addition to contributing to road safety, also help save lives,” stated Luisa Canziani.
The proposal, therefore, seeks to balance traffic responsibility with recognition of solidarity.
And Now? The Path of the Bill Until It Becomes Law
The Bill 3114/2025 is in the initial phase of processing in the Chamber of Deputies.
Before moving to the plenary, it will go through analysis by thematic committees, such as those for Transportation and Constitution and Justice (CCJ).
If approved at all stages, it will still need approval in the Federal Senate and presidential sanction.
Only then can it be incorporated into the CTB and put into practice.
The Bill 3114/2025, by proposing exemption from light and medium fines for blood donors, innovates by intelligently linking public health and traffic.
Instead of merely penalizing, the proposal values those who make a difference in society.
If approved, it could become an effective tool to increase the number of blood donations and at the same time educate drivers with more empathy and social awareness.
Source: Portal do Trânsito
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