Horn adornment at the front violates Contran's safety rules; vehicle was only released after the removal of the horns at the place of approach
A routine inspection by the Federal Highway Police (PRF) on BR-282, in Rancho Queimado (SC), ended with an unusual fine last Friday (31). Agents intercepted a pickup truck that was circulating with a pair of ox horns fixed on the hood. The adornment, although curious, was classified by the authorities as a serious risk to road safety, resulting in a fine and the momentary retention of the vehicle.
The approach took place during an operation focused, ironically, on checking the brake systems of cargo vehicles. However, the aesthetic and dangerous irregularity at the front of the pickup ended up stealing the show.
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According to the PRF, the installation of the accessory violates the rules of the National Traffic Council (Contran), which prohibits the presence of sharp or protruding elements on the outside of vehicles. The logic of the prohibition is physical: in the event of a hit-and-run, a sharp object such as a horn nullifies the impact absorption capacity of the hood, transforming a collision that could only cause bruises into an accident with lethal punctures for the pedestrian or cyclist.
The Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB) is strict about changing the characteristics of the vehicle that compromise safety. The driver was framed for an infraction of a serious nature – and not very serious, as commonly confused – which results in 5 points on the CNH and a fine in the amount of R$ 195.23.
In addition to the financial penalty, an immediate administrative measure was applied. To continue his journey, the driver was forced to remove the horns right there, at the inspection site, under the eyes of the agents. The PRF reinforces that the customization of vehicles has clear limits when it interferes with collective security.
