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Speed cameras could change the way drivers deal with traffic tickets. These cameras are expected to go into operation in 2025, but regulatory challenges remain. Will speed cameras become a thing of the past? Find out how this could impact road safety.
With growing concerns about safety on Brazilian highways, a new development promises to have a direct impact on the way we deal with traffic violations: average speed cameras.
In the testing phase since 2023, this system could finally start operating in 2025, but not without some controversy and regulatory challenges.
Does the fine will be rolled out freely when does this happen? This is the big question that has agitated drivers and generated debates about the impacts of this technology.
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Average speed cameras: what they are and how they work
Average speed cameras are a technology that promises to change the way traffic violations are monitored.
Unlike traditional radars, which measure the instantaneous speed of a vehicle, average speed radars operate in a more complex manner, but are also more efficient.
They record the time it takes a vehicle to travel a certain section of the highway and calculate the average speed during that journey.
For this system to work correctly, two radars are positioned at different points on a road, one at the beginning and the other at the end of the monitored section.
From there, the system calculates the vehicle's average speed, considering the time it took to travel the distance between the two points.
If the average speed exceeds the permitted limit, a fine will be generated. However, this system is not yet fully operational in Brazil., as many may have heard around.
What actually happens is that the radars are in the testing phase and await regulation so that they can effectively enforce violations.
The expectation for 2025: what is missing for regulation?
According to the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), the regulation of average speed radars is scheduled for 2025.
However, this process is far from simple and depends on a series of steps that still need to be completed..
Inmetro, which is responsible for certifying radars, is already working to speed up this process, highlighting the importance of this technology to increase safety on highways and reduce the number of accidents caused by speeding.
However, regulation does not depend solely on Inmetro. The Ministry of Transport also needs to establish specific regulations to allow these radars to begin operating effectively.
Furthermore, changes to the National Traffic Code may be necessary for average speed cameras to be integrated into the current inspection system.
This means that despite good intentions, the process can drag on and implementing this technology may take longer than expected.
Regulatory Challenges: What’s Holding Back Implementation?
The regulation of new technologies in Brazil, especially those aimed at the transport sector, often faces obstacles.
Just as happened with the introduction of the PIX system and the episode with the Federal Revenue Service, regulatory changes always generate resistance and, often, misinformation on social media.
This can make it difficult to advance a process that is already complex in itself.
In the case of average speed radars, discussions about the need for legislative changes and the creation of new rules by the National Traffic Council (Contran) have generated some confusion.
The decision on whether new laws are needed could further delay regulation, making the 2025 deadline an increasingly distant goal.
The current reality: why are there still no fines?
Even though average speed radars are already being tested on some Brazilian highways, they are not generating fines. This is because full regulation has not yet been completed.
According to the National Traffic Secretariat (Senatran), drivers who drive along stretches monitored by these radars are not being penalized, as the system does not yet have legal support to enforce infractions.
The expectation is that, when the regulation is finalized, fines will become a reality.
However, until then, It is essential that drivers pay attention to the signs on the highways, as the average speed radars are already operating in an experimental phase, and fines may be applied if the speed limit is exceeded during this testing period.
Average speed cameras: greater safety on highways or a new way of fining drivers?
With the promise of making roads safer and combating speeding, average speed camera technology is seen by many as a natural evolution in the road monitoring system.
However, there are those who view the implementation of these devices with a more critical eye, believing that increased monitoring could be yet another way of penalizing drivers.
The big question that remains in the air is: Do speed cameras really have the power to reduce accidents and improve road safety, or are we just setting ourselves up for a tougher ticketing system?
The answer to this question will depend on how the system is regulated and the effectiveness of oversight.
How can regulation impact traffic in Brazil?
The impact of speed camera regulations can be significant, especially for drivers who frequently disregard speed limits.
The expectation is that, with the full operation of these radars, accidents caused by speeding can be reduced, since drivers will be more closely monitored and penalized for their infractions.
However, the implementation of this technology may also lead to an increase in fines issued, which could be seen as an extra cost for drivers.
Until the regulations are in place, there is still doubt about what the real effect of this measure will be on road safety and traffic control throughout the country.
Now it's your turn! Do you believe that speed cameras will be effective in reducing accidents or just another way to fine drivers?
