Comissão de Viação e Transportes da Câmara dos Deputados - This week the commission advanced multiple fronts of a sweeping revision of the Código de Trânsito Brasileiro, proposing visible speed radars, a possible lowering of the driving age to 16 with supervised permits, and technical changes that could affect motorists and vehicle makers alike.
- In short: Proposals include lane-by-lane electronic speed displays, supervised licenses for 16-year-olds, automatic renewal rules and new rules for motorcycle lanes.
What the commission moved — and why it matters
Members debated measures ranging from stricter radar transparency to curriculum changes for the CNH exam. Notably, the draft would require radars on multi-lane roads to show the vehicle speed for each lane at the moment of passage, ending the common practice of hidden devices and portable units without visible feedback. It also contemplates adding basic theory of automatic transmission driving to the CNH curriculum.
These proposals touch the core of the Brazilian Traffic Code (Law 9.503/1997). For legal context, see the original statute at the Brazilian Traffic Code (Law 9.503/1997).
"those installed on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction must have an electronic panel to indicate the vehicle's speed at the moment of passage in each lane."
Broader impact: safety, costs and market signals
Lowering the minimum age from 18 to 16 for a supervised permit is among the most controversial points. The draft suggests temporary permission with supervision for 16-year-olds, while debates continue over mandatory medical and psychological checks—currently required only for professional drivers. Such changes could affect licensing volume, insurer risk models and driver training demand.
Vehicle technology and market moves were also featured in the same column: Geely's EX5 EM-i plug-in hybrid arrives with a 112 km electric range (Inmetro standard) and a combined manufacturer-claimed range up to 1,300 km, battery 29.8 kW⋅h and prices from R$ 199.990 to R$ 244.990. Fiat updated the Toro Freedom with new brakes and styling; its price is R$ 175.490. Meanwhile, Ituran's IoT solutions expand tracking and telemetry services that can intersect with enforcement and fleet management strategies.
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