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Law Seeks to Abolish Mobile Radars and Drones in Speed Monitoring on State Highways. Proposal Triggers Strong Reactions from Experts and Traffic Authorities, Who Point to Risks to Road Safety and Suggest Unconstitutionality of the Measure.
In the wake of a discussion that promises to divide opinions, a new bill (PL) is advancing in the Legislative Assembly of Santa Catarina (Alesc) with a controversial proposal: to end speed monitoring on state highways.
The idea is to abolish the use of mobile radars and drones in speed surveillance, raising questions about safety and the possible impunity for drivers exceeding speed limits.
The bill, authored by Deputy Sérgio Guimarães (União), aims to prohibit mobile radars and drones that monitor traffic on state roads.
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According to the proposal, equipment such as mobile radars, usually used to deter speeding at strategic points, would cease to operate on highways under state jurisdiction.
This change in monitoring has raised alarms. Santa Catarina does not have fixed radars on its state roads, which, in practice, means that without these mobile radars, drivers exceeding speed limits could do so without any official monitoring.
The lack of adequate surveillance puts road safety at risk and opens up a discussion about the effectiveness and transparency in controlling highways.
Defense and Criticism of the Project
In defense of the project, Deputy Sérgio Guimarães stated that his objective is to bring “more transparency and predictability to monitoring”, insinuating that the measure seeks to make the monitoring process fairer for drivers.
However, the reaction to the bill was swift. The commander of the State Highway Military Police (PMRv), Marcos Vinícius dos Santos, did not hold back in his criticism and classified the project as a “disservice to road safety,” pointing out the risks that the absence of monitoring could pose for road users.
Unconstitutionality and Legal Arguments
Another point of controversy came from legal experts. According to the NSC Total portal, lawyers argue that the measure is unconstitutional, as traffic regulations are the exclusive competence of the Union and not of individual states.
The very use of drones, cited in the proposal, raised doubts about the real impact of the bill.
Lawyers emphasized that PMRv drones are not used to monitor speeds, but rather to issue citations for specific infractions, such as overtaking in prohibited areas, which reveals a different use than that suggested by the project.
Consequences for Road Safety
The potential impact of the project does not stop there. Santa Catarina records an average of 200 deaths per year on its state roads, a number that could increase with the reduction of monitoring.
Experts and authorities related to traffic safety argue that the removal of mobile radars could worsen the number of fatal accidents, as drivers tend to obey speed limits more in monitored areas.
Monitoring, according to supporters of the measure, is not just a matter of control but a way to ensure the safety of everyone traveling on state highways.
Progress of the Project
Currently, Guimarães’ bill is in an advanced stage in Alesc.
After being approved by the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ), the proposal now goes to the Taxation and Finance Commission, where further discussions are expected before a possible final vote.
For many critics, the advancement of the project in the commissions reveals a controversial position within Alesc itself regarding the importance of monitoring on state highways.
Next Steps and Possible Developments
If approved, the project would represent an unprecedented change in how Santa Catarina deals with the monitoring of its highways.
Experts point out that, in a scenario without mobile radars, the state may face serious challenges in controlling infractions and combating risky behaviors.
The measure, if approved, could further pressure the state regarding its road safety statistics, potentially placing Santa Catarina among the most permissive regions in terms of traffic monitoring.
The bill in question not only affects speed monitoring regulations but also impacts perceptions of safety and impunity on state highways.
The future of road safety in Santa Catarina lies in the hands of legislators and public pressure.
Do you believe that the removal of mobile radars could negatively affect safety on the roads? Or would this measure bring more transparency and trust to drivers?
É uma lei que só favorece os ****. Certamente a quantidade de acidentes fatais pode até dobrar.
Eu acho que traria mais confiança e confiabilidade no trânsito sim porque transitamos em estradas sim, no aguardo infristurura de subidas sem pista dupla por falta de investimento do governo federal trecho que poderia fazer em meia hora as vezes gastamos mais de 2 horas.
Digo sim pra o fim indústria da multa, o radar não educa, só serve pra corrupção. A PM tem e deve fazer o seu papel de fiscalização, atualmente a PM vem abusando e muito no uso do radar com a intenção de lucrar e não de educar. Aprovo 100% esse projeto!