You may have already experienced the following situation: on the road, while you are traveling at the permitted speed, a car, with a speed greater than yours, signals you to give way. But did you know that if you choose not to give way, you will be committing an infraction?
Yes, as per Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB), not giving way to the left, if requested, is considered a medium infraction. And, if you are caught, it is a fine of R$130.16, in addition to four points on your license.
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The infraction can still be very serious if the vehicle behind you is an ambulance or a police car, with sirens and lights activated! The fine is R$293.47, with 7 points on the driver's license.
In the CTB, it is clear that, in moments of overtaking when the driver is in the left lane, it becomes an obligation to move to the right or stay in the lane he is in.
However, it is also worth highlighting that driving above the speed of the road remains an infraction. However, stopping him from overtaking also ends up becoming one. This finding was given by the Ministry of Cities, from the Federal Government.
“A person traveling above the speed of the road in the left lane commits a traffic violation, but a person traveling in front of them cannot prevent them from passing, as it may be putting itself at risk of an accident and, also, the circumstances that lead that vehicle to travel above the speed of the vehicle are not known. via. Thus, one error does not justify the other.”
Among the most common actions are the use of arrow, signaling to the left as a request to overtake, or high beam for a brief moment.
However, it is important to make sure that in these cases your safety comes first. Make sure the right lane is clear, with no cars or trucks and, after giving the turn signal, change lanes.
