Bill Proposes Harsh Penalties for Parking Attendants Who Commit Extortion on Public Streets

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 04/04/2025 at 11:35

Updated on 04/04/2025 at 11:36

Projeto de Lei em análise na Câmara dos Deputados propõe criminalizar a extorsão praticada por flanelinhas, prevendo penas de até 8 anos de reclusão e multa

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Proposal Under Consideration in the Chamber of Deputies Provides for Imprisonment of Up to 8 Years and Fines for Parking Attendants Who Coerce Drivers Without Legal Authorization.

In response to the growing complaints from drivers about coercive approaches by parking attendants in various Brazilian cities, the Chamber of Deputies is analyzing a bill that aims to classify the improper charging by these informal vehicle guardians as a crime of extortion. The measure proposes severe penalties, including imprisonment from two to eight years and fines for those who demand payment without due authorization from the public authorities.

Details of the Legislative Proposal for Parking Attendants

The Bill 239/25, authored by Deputy General Pazuello (PL-RJ), seeks to amend the Penal Code to include extortion practiced by parking attendants as a specific crime. According to the text, the punishment will be applied to anyone who “demands or collects payment for guarding, parking, or watching a vehicle parked on public roads without authorization from the public authorities.”

The proposal also provides for aggravating factors that can increase the penalty by up to half:

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Justification

Deputy Pazuello argues that while the activity of being an autonomous vehicle guard and washer is regulated by Law 6.242/75, there is a gap in the legislation regarding the criminal classification of abusive practices. He points out that in various cities, especially in areas with high foot traffic, such as tourist spots and hospitals, parking attendants have appropriated public space and engaged in extortionate conduct.

The project is currently under review in the Constitution and Justice and Citizenship Committee (CCJ) of the Chamber of Deputies. If approved, it will proceed to a vote in the Chamber’s Plenary and later in the Federal Senate. If sanctioned, it will represent a significant change in the legal approach to the activities of parking attendants in the country.

Bill Proposes Harsh Penalties for Parking Attendants Who Commit Extortion on Public Streets

Proposal Under Consideration in the Chamber of Deputies Provides for Imprisonment of Up to 8 Years and Fines for Parking Attendants Who Coerce Drivers Without Legal Authorization.

Details of the Legislative Proposal for Parking Attendants

Justification

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Bill Proposes Harsh Penalties for Parking Attendants Who Commit Extortion on Public Streets

Proposal Under Consideration in the Chamber of Deputies Provides for Imprisonment of Up to 8 Years and Fines for Parking Attendants Who Coerce Drivers Without Legal Authorization.

Details of the Legislative Proposal for Parking Attendants

Justification

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