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Irresponsible driving can result in a fine of R$3 and suspension of the driver's license for one year for offending drivers
With the aim of making Brazilian traffic safer, the Federal Senate is analyzing a new bill that promises to change the rules for infractions very serious violations in the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB), making the fine expensive.
They bill 1405/24, presented by deputy Clodoaldo Magalhães (PV-PE), intends to impose tougher assessments for drivers who perform dangerous maneuvers, especially overtaking in high-risk situations.
Fines – What is at stake with the new law?
Dangerous overtaking is a significant problem on Brazilian roads. According to the National Traffic Department (DENATRAN), around 2024 million such infractions were recorded up until July 2.
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This number shows how the recklessness and haste of some drivers can put the lives of many in danger. Imagine a common situation: you are driving calmly on a two-lane road, when suddenly a car appears, overtaking you on a curve where visibility is minimal. Situations like this not only put the people involved at risk, but also everyone around you.
If the bill is approved, this type of maneuver will be considered a very serious offense, which will result in harsher penalties for offenders. Deputy Clodoaldo's proposal aims to prevent this dangerous practice. According to him, overtaking in inappropriate places, such as on curves and slopes, where the possibility of complications is greater, has a direct impact on the increase in fatal accidents.
What will be the penalties?
The penalties provided for in the bill are rules. If approved, a driver caught overtaking dangerously could be penalized with a fine equivalent to ten times the value of a very serious fine, that is, R$2.934,70. In addition, your National Driver's License (CNH) will be suspended for 12 months, with seven points added to your CNH.
And the message is clear: if the driver disregards the suspension and is caught driving, the suspension period will be doubled, intensifying protection.
Impact on road safety
But, after all, how have these laws really improved safety? The expectation is that, yes, this will happen. With higher fines and stricter punishments, the proposal aims to act in a preventive manner, encouraging more prudent behavior. Think of a child who learns from an early age the importance of waiting for the light to change to cross the street.
When we reinforce good practices, we create a culture of responsibility. Similarly, with severe penalties for serious infractions, it is expected that most drivers will feel obliged to respect traffic rules, reducing the cases of accidents caused by reckless overtaking.
The path to approval
The bill still needs to go through several stages before it becomes a reality. It is currently being discussed by the Commission on Roads and Transportation (CVT). If approved by this commission, it will be voted on by Congress.
After passing through the Chamber of Deputies and the Federal Senate, the bill must be approved by both houses of the Legislature. Once approved, it will be sent to the President of the Republic, who will decide whether to sanction it. Despite following a clear sequence, the process does not have defined deadlines, which creates uncertainty about how long it may take for the bill to come into effect, if approved.
If the law is approved, there will be an adaptation period for drivers and traffic authorities to adjust to the new rules. In this process, educational campaigns will play a crucial role, helping the population understand the changes and their impact on daily life.
