O que importa para reduzir a violência nas estradas? Uma análise das relações causais entre acidentes fatais e políticas públicas.

Abstract

The main objective of this research is to verify if the current repressive policies in combating violence in traffic have been effective in reducing fatal crashes. Therefore, we used the premises of descriptive qualitative research, with emphasis on documental research. In developing the text, in addition to reference authors in the area, institutional reports were used: the United Nations (UN), World Health Organization (WHO), Institute of Applied Economic Research (IPEA), Federal Highway Police (PRF) and the National Department of Transport Infrastructure (DNIT). During the course of this paper presents data on the number, type and the coasts of accidents. Following studies we have the analysis of the two main actions in the country, namely: the Brazilian Traffic Code, in its various updates, and Law No. 11.705 of June 19, 2008, popularly known as “Lei Seca” and their adjustment: Law No. 12769 of 20 December 2012. At the we presents an analysis in which the data to increase the fleet of vehicles, number of fines imposed by the PRF and amount of fatal crashes are compared. These analyzes it was concluded that the “Lei Seca” has contributed substantially to the reduction of fatal crashes in a fall of 79.12% in the number of deaths.