Fines for not wearing seatbelts increase by 158% in the Federal District.
According to Detran (the Brazilian traffic department), there were 40.593 cases in 2012 and 105.015 in 2013. From January to May 2014, the records have already reached 40.614. This infraction is among the six most frequent, along with disrespecting pedestrian crossings, not using child car seats, disobeying speed limits, driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving while using a cell phone.
Brasilia 247 - The number of traffic violations for not wearing a seatbelt increased by 158% in the Federal District between 2012 and 2013. According to Detran (the traffic department), there were 40.593 in 2012 and 105.015 last year. From January to May 2014, the number of recorded violations reached 40.614.
According to the Director of Policing and Enforcement, Frederico Abraham, this infraction is among the six most frequent, in addition to disrespecting pedestrian crossings, not using child car seats, disobeying speed limits, driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving while using a cell phone.
Failure to wear a seatbelt is considered a serious offense under the National Traffic Code. Drivers caught violating this rule are fined R$ 127,69 and have five points added to their National Driver's License (CNH).