Project approved in committee sets a limit of 60 km/h in rescue areas and provides for punishment for those who do not move away from the teams
The Traffic and Transport Commission of the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill that tightens the rules of circulation on highways, creating specific punishments for drivers who do not adopt safety procedures when approaching construction areas or accident response.
The text, approved in December, amends the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB) to oblige drivers to reduce their speed to 60 km/h – or to the maximum limit of the road, if it is lower – whenever they see rescue vehicles, police or maintenance teams on the road.
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In addition to the slowdown, the proposal introduces the obligation to change lanes. The driver must, whenever safety and flow allow, move the vehicle to the adjacent lane, moving away from the shoulder or the place where the event occurs. The measure seeks to create a “safety corridor” to protect police officers, first responders and workers, inspired by the international legislation known as “Move Over Law”, already in force in countries such as the United States.
Failure to comply with the new guidelines will result in staggered penalties. Failure to reduce speed will be typified as a serious infraction (5 points on the CNH and a fine of R$ 195.23), while failure to change lanes or not maintain a safe lateral distance will be considered a medium infraction (4 points and a fine of R$ 130.16).
The approved proposal is a substitute for Bill 4511/24, authored by Gilberto Abramo (Republicanos-MG), by the rapporteur, Deputy Diego Andrade (PSD-MG). In his opinion, Andrade highlighted the urgency of protecting professionals who work on the roads, who are often victims of being run over during their work. The text now goes to the Commission on Constitution and Justice and Citizenship (CCJ) for conclusive analysis. If approved, it will go to the Senate before going to presidential sanction.
