Cid gets involved in another controversy, this time online.
After the controversy surrounding the hiring of a catering company for over R$ 3,4 million and the acquisition of helicopters without bidding for R$ 78 million, the governor of Ceará, Cid Gomes (PSB), became involved in yet another controversy; the publication of a photo on a social network, in which he appears without a seatbelt and with a baby in his lap while driving, provoked the anger of many internet users who accused him of disrespecting traffic laws; the image was removed a few hours after being posted.
PE247 - After getting involved in controversies related to hiring a catering service for over R$ 3,4 million and acquiring helicopters without bidding for R$ 78 million, the governor of Ceará, Cid Gomes (PSB), is involved in yet another controversy. The publication of a photo on a social media network, in which he appears without a seatbelt and with a baby in his lap while driving, provoked the anger of many internet users. In the comments posted on the social network, the governor was accused of disrespecting traffic laws. The image was removed from the page a few hours after being posted.
According to the governor's press office, the posted photo is old (it was taken more than four years ago) and depicts a family scene, experienced by Cid and his youngest son, born in 2007. The image also does not show any irregularity, since the vehicle was parked. Furthermore, according to the press office, Governor Gomes was showing his son how the car works at the time.
According to the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB), children up to 10 years of age must be transported only in the back seat of vehicles. Children under four years of age must use child safety seats. Failure to comply with these rules is considered a very serious offense, and failure to use a seatbelt is considered a serious offense.
According to the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB), children up to 10 years old must always ride in the back seat, and if they are up to 4 years old, they must be transported in child safety seats. Driving without a seatbelt is a serious offense, and transporting children in a motor vehicle without observing special safety regulations is a very serious offense.