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New traffic law surprises drivers and can result in suspension of driver's license. Find out how to avoid a fine that can reach almost R$6!
A new traffic law in force in 2025 provides details of a very serious traffic violation that can result in an absurd fine of almost R$6 for drivers, in addition to the suspension of their driver's license. In this article, we will detail everything about the new law that can result in a traffic fine that will weigh heavily on drivers' pockets.
How to avoid a traffic fine and suspension of your driver's license?
The new traffic law deals with the infraction related to the improper use of a vehicle to deliberately interrupt, restrict or disturb traffic on public roads without authorization.
The very serious infraction is punishable by a high fine, removal of the vehicle from the location and suspension of the driver's license. In detail, this type of conduct is regulated by Article 253-A of the Brazilian Traffic Code and is considered one of the most severe offenses provided for in the legislation.
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Therefore, drivers who commit this traffic law violation must deal with a fine 20 times the base value of a very serious violation, totaling R$5.869,40, suspension of the driver's license and the right to drive for 12 months, removal of the vehicle from the scene of the offense, in case of reoccurrence within 12 months, the amount of the fine is doubled to R$ 11.738,80.
Finally, if the action is carried out in an organized or coordinated manner, the fine has a multiplier factor of 60 times, increasing the traffic fine to R$17.608,20. In the case of organized reoccurrence within a year, the amount can reach up to R$35.216,40.
Understand the maximum number of points for suspension of the CNH
All drivers should be aware that there is a maximum number of points allowed on the driver's license in 12 months. This is because, for every traffic ticket you receive, the points on your license remain for one year, after which they disappear. Therefore, those who do not commit any very serious infraction can accumulate up to 40 points in 12 months, without having their driver's license suspended.
Those who have committed a very serious infraction can add up to 30 points. However, those who have committed two or more very serious infractions have a limit of 20. If their driver's license is suspended, the driver will have to go through the entire recycling process in order to regain the right to drive a vehicle.
Penalties for very serious traffic violations include 7 points on the driver's license, a traffic fine costing from R$293,47, depending on the severity of the violation, automatic suspension of the National Driver's License, vehicle impoundment, seizure of the driver's license and even imprisonment.
New traffic law that comes into effect in 2025
This year, new traffic guidelines will be implemented in Brazil, seeking to increase road safety. Among the changes is the incorporation of an additional test for the renewal of the National Driver's License (CNH) and the requirement that vehicle rearview mirrors be in excellent condition.
These changes were instituted by the National Traffic Council (Contran) and aim to respond to growing concerns about road safety in the country, ensuring that drivers are well prepared and informed.
By 2025, drivers will need to take a practical and theoretical exam to renew their driver's license. This new requirement goes beyond the current health exams, reinforcing the need for drivers to constantly update their knowledge and skills.
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