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Many People Ignore or Are Unaware of the Existence of Certain Traffic Violations That, Although Not Common, Can Result in Serious Complications for the Driver. Specialist Vinícius Hozara and Professor Carlão from the Manual do Trânsito YouTube Channel Discussed These Violations, Highlighting the Penalties That Can Suspend the CNH and Even Result in High Fines.
The Brazilian Traffic Code is Extensive and Complex, with Many Rules That Change Frequently. “It’s the Only Legislation That Is Present Daily in People’s Lives, but Not Everyone Is Aware of Its Nuances, Which Results in Unexpected Traffic Violations,” Says Professor Carlão. He Explains That, in Addition to Traditional Fines for Speeding or Running a Red Light, There Are Mandatory Fines That Automatically Suspend the CNH Without the Need to Accumulate Points.
A Common Example, But Little Known, Is the Violation for Exceeding 50% of the Allowed Speed Limit. When This Violation Is Committed, the Driver Is Not Only Fined but Also Has Their CNH Suspended, Regardless of the Number of Points Accumulated. Other Mandatory Violations Include Dangerous Maneuvers, Driving While Threatening Pedestrians, and Forcing Overtakes in Dangerous Situations. These Actions Are Strictly Penalized and Can Have Immediate Consequences for the Right to Drive.
Specific Fines That Surprise Even Professionals
Some Traffic Agents Are Not Fully Aware of All the Less Common Traffic Violations. “There Are Agents Who Apply the Basics, Such as Red Lights and Using Cell Phones While Driving, but There Are Penalties That Even They Are Unaware Of,” Claims Carlão. Among These Violations, Notable Ones Include Driving with Objects Between the Legs, Such as a Cell Phone or a Weapon, and Improper Use of Hazard Lights, Which Should Only Be Activated in Emergencies.
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The Use of Cell Phones, for Example, Is a Matter of Controversy. Current Legislation Punishes Not Only Those Who Use the Device Manually but Also Those Who Use It Fixed on the Helmet, for Motorcyclists, or on the Dashboard, Even If Voice Commands Are Used. According to Professor Carlão, Legislation Considers the Use of Mobile Devices as a Distraction, Even If It Seems Similar to a Conversation with a Passenger.
Violation for Stopping in an Inappropriate Location and the Use of the Trunk
Another Violation That Goes Unnoticed Is Stopping in an Inappropriate Location, Such as Maneuvering in the Wrong Direction When Seeking an Address or Parking with the Trunk Open on Public Roads. The Traffic Code Requires That a Vehicle Come to a Complete Stop at Any Mandatory Stop Signal, Even if There Are No Other Cars on the Road. Many Drivers Do Not Respect This Rule, Incurring Traffic Violations That Can Result in High Fines.
The Controversy of Hazard Lights and the Use of Bluetooth
The Improper Use of Hazard Lights Is Another Point Addressed by the Specialists. “Many Activate Hazard Lights for Any Stop, Which Is Only Allowed in Emergency Situations. Using Hazard Lights Outside of These Contexts Is Actually a Traffic Violation,” Says Vinícius Hozara.
Similarly, the Use of Audio Devices, Such as Bluetooth, Although Controversial, Is Subject to Penalty. The Law Considers “Any Use of a Cell Phone While Driving” as a Violation, Even If the Driver Uses the Bluetooth Function in the Car.
Tips and Caution to Avoid Unknown Penalties
To Avoid Surprises, Vinícius Hozara and Professor Carlão Recommend That Drivers Stay Alert to Changes in Traffic Laws, as Many of These Traffic Violations, Although Not Publicized, Can Result in Unexpected Fines. Lack of Knowledge Does Not Exempt from Penalty, and It Is Crucial That All Drivers Seek to Better Understand the Violations That Can Affect Their CNH, Avoiding Hassles and High Costs with Fines.
Unknown Traffic Violations Continue to Be a Frequent Cause of Serious Penalties for Many Drivers. With Increased Monitoring and the Use of Technology in Monitoring, Violations That Go Unnoticed by Many Can Result in Fines and Even Suspension of the CNH, Significantly Impacting Drivers’ Lives.
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