More than 900 fines have already been imposed on companies and individuals who participate in the demonstrations that block highways in 17 Brazilian states. The Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) made available this Wednesday (2) a virtual channel for the consultation of fines, which vary between R$5,000 and R$17,000.
Queries can be made in this link.
There were 912 assessments applied from October 31 to this Tuesday (1st). The amounts total more than R$5.5 million.
According to art. 253-A of the Brazilian Traffic Code, any and all drivers who use a vehicle to deliberately interrupt, restrict or disturb circulation on the road without authorization from the transit body or entity are penalized with a very serious infraction.
The initial fine is R$5 thousand, in addition to the suspension of the right to drive for 12 months. As an administrative measure, the offender can still have the vehicle removed.
The maximum amount, of R$17 thousand, is applied to those who are identified as organizers of the road block. In case of recurrence within 12 months, the fine will be doubled.
*Posted by Carolina Cerqueira
PHOTOS — See photos of the demonstrations blocking highways
Source: CNN Brasil
