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New bill aims to end toll charges on federal highways! If approved, toll charges will be suspended in cases of public calamity

Written by Ruth Rodrigues
Published 03/10/2024 às 19:47
A new bill is proposed in the Chamber of Deputies to suspend toll collection during public calamities.
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A new bill is proposed in the Chamber of Deputies to suspend toll collection during public calamities to facilitate movement.

Bill 1814/24 is currently being processed in the Chamber of Deputies and proposes the suspension of the collection of tolls on federal highways in cases of public calamity. The bill's proposal aims to facilitate the free movement of vehicles, especially those transporting essential supplies in critical times. For the suspension of tolls to come into effect, the state must have a legislative decree recognizing the state of calamity.

Impact on highway concessionaires

According to the bill, the suspension of tolls will be valid while the public calamity decree is active.

To ensure the economic and financial balance of the concessions, it will be necessary to renegotiate the contracts with the concessionaires that manage the highways.

This measure seeks to ensure that the suspension of toll collection does not compromise resources allocated to road maintenance.

The proposal to suspend tolls and its motivations

Congressman Pompeo de Mattos, author of the bill, highlighted the importance of the proposal, especially after the floods that affected Rio Grande do Sul in May this year.

According to him, the suspension of tolls It is crucial to ensure that vehicles carrying aid and supplies can move without additional costs during the disaster.

“This action not only reduces financial burdens during disasters, but also allows for the rapid mobilization of resources and personnel for the recovery of affected areas,” said the deputy.

Social and economic impact

In addition to facilitating movement during crises, the suspension of tolls proposed by the bill could also bring long-term benefits.

By decreasing the costs transportation in times of calamity, the bill can help reduce the price of essential products and services in the affected regions.

This is particularly important in disasters, where the population is already facing financial difficulties.

The Chamber of Deputies, by analyzing this proposal, will be able to contribute to the economic recovery of areas facing calamities, ensuring that the population has access to necessary resources and services during and after these situations.

Next steps for the toll suspension bill

After initial discussion, the bill will need to pass through several committees before moving to the Senate.

The committees that will evaluate the proposal include National Integration and Regional Development, Roads and Transport, Finance and Taxation, as well as Constitution and Justice and Citizenship.

Approval in the committees is an essential step for the law to come into force and the suspension of tolls becomes a reality in situations of calamity.

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Ruth Rodrigues

Graduated in Biological Sciences from the State University of Rio Grande do Norte (UERN), she works as a writer and scientific disseminator.

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