A new proposal by Mr. Hugo Leal (PL 3.362/24) aims to halt penalties for drivers who fail to pay tolls in Free Flow systems. This initiative is a response to the high number of fines imposed on drivers on highways like the BR-101, also known as Rio-Santos, where over 1.19 million drivers were fined for evading tolls.
This system was also introduced in Rio Grande do Sul on ERS 122 and RSC 446.
How does the Free Flow system operate?
The Free Flow system enables vehicles to pass through tolls without slowing down by using physical cancellations and automatically charging users with payment tags. Drivers without the device can pay tolls within 30 days through various online platforms, but lack of awareness about the rules has led to a high number of fines.
The Rio Grande do Sul State Government created a video discussing the system.
Cases in Sao Paulo
Mr. Hugo Leal suggests that the rise in audits is not caused by drivers’ ill intentions, but rather by insufficient information and unclear payment methods. He highlights that drivers can face license suspension due to frequent fines, which he views as unjust when they are unaware of updated regulations.
The National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) emphasizes the advantages of Free Flow, including cutting down on travel time, decreasing fuel usage, and lowering pollutant emissions, particularly for trucks and buses.
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