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Monitoring in Goiânia Promises to Impact App Drivers! 360º Cameras Will Catch Any Use of Cell Phones While Driving, Generating Automatic Fines. How Will This Change Affect Workers Who Depend on the App? Discover What’s Coming!
The routine of app drivers in Goiânia is about to undergo a significant impact.
The city hall of the capital has started installing 360º cameras that automatically detect cell phone use while driving.
With the new technology, any handling of the device will be identified, generating automatic fines and point accumulation on the National Driver’s License (CNH).
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This measure, part of a traffic monitoring modernization project, aims primarily to reduce accidents caused by distractions from cell phones.
The implementation of the cameras has generated significant concern among drivers who rely on their cell phones for work.
How Do the Cameras Work and What Are the Punishments?
The new cameras feature a system of artificial intelligence capable of recording any suspicious movement inside the vehicle.
According to the Traffic Engineering Secretary of Goiânia (SET), a simple touch on the cell phone is enough for the infraction to be recorded.
Tarcísio de Abreu, secretary of the SET, explains that the system was designed to eliminate any margin of error.
“The captured images are stored and used as evidence in the infraction notice. Regardless of the reason for which the driver uses the cell phone, they will be fined,” Abreu stated in an interview with TV Anhanguera.
The penalties are strict: seven points on the CNH and a fine of R$ 293.47 for each infraction.
If the driver is caught repeatedly, the fines can accumulate, making the situation even more complicated.
In addition to the cameras, a team of ten traffic agents will strengthen the monitoring, working in three daily shifts.
Strategic Areas and Expansion of Monitoring
The installation of the cameras was planned to cover locations with the highest vehicle flow and incidence of infractions.
Initially, the devices will be operating in three busy points in the capital:
- Corner of T-9 with Avenida 85
- Avenida T-10 with Avenida T-3
- Three points along Avenida Assis Chateaubriand
The city hall also announced that by the end of April 56 additional cameras will be installed, significantly expanding monitoring on the streets of Goiânia.
The project is part of a series of measures aimed at making traffic safer and reducing the number of accidents caused by distractions while driving.
Alternatives for App Drivers
Given the new reality, app drivers will need to adapt to avoid penalties.
The SET recommended that drivers use vehicle mounts and voice commands as safe alternatives to operate their cell phones.
If any manual interaction is necessary, it is advised to park the vehicle in a permitted location before handling the device.
In an official statement, the secretary reinforced that there are no exceptions for app drivers under current legislation.
“The Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB) classifies using a cell phone while driving as a serious infraction. Our monitoring adheres to the law and there is no possibility of creating loopholes for specific groups,” the agency emphasized.
The city hall also stressed that the purpose of the measure is not just to fine, but to educate drivers and ensure safer traffic for everyone.
Impact on Workers and Challenges of Monitoring
The change is already sparking discussions among app drivers and delivery workers, who claim difficulties in complying with the requirement.
For many, the cell phone is an indispensable tool for work, used to accept rides, interact with passengers, and utilize GPS.
Drivers question how they will maintain the flow of rides without risking constant fines.
Meanwhile, traffic specialists defend the initiative, stating that distractions while driving are one of the main causes of accidents.
“At speeds of 80 km/h, a driver who loses five seconds looking at their cell phone travels 100 meters without attention. This is extremely dangerous,” warned a specialist interviewed by the report.
With the expansion of the camera system and reinforcement in monitoring, drivers will need to rethink their habits and seek safer ways to use their cell phones while driving.
The question remains: how to balance app drivers’ needs with traffic safety?
