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06/01/2015
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Helena Martins - Reporter Brazil Edition Agency: Armando Cardoso
The Minister of Cities, Gilberto Kassab, in accordance with the National Traffic Department (Denatran), decided to postpone for 90 days the mandatory use of car fire extinguisher with ABC load. The postponement will be counted after the publication of a new resolution, but the agency said it no longer will fine those who drive without the equipment.
Earlier, the National Department announced that it will not extend the deadline for return of the equipment and to follow the resolution of the National Traffic Council (CONTRAN), which made compulsory the use of this type of extinguisher since January 1. The decision, however, has changed this evening (5).
Thus, drivers complained about the difficulty of finding the extinguisher will have more time to equip the car and prepare for not breaking the law. After the 90-day extension, drivers who do not comply with the determination may have to pay R $ 127.69 fine and still lose 5 points on your driver's license.
According to the National Department, the measure ensures greater safety for drivers and passengers. This is because the load with ABC extinguishers are more modern and have ability to fight principles of fire in solid materials, flammable liquids and energized equipment.
They replace the BC extinguisher, erasing fire in energized electrical materials such as car battery and electrical wiring, and also in liquid fuels (oil, gasoline and alcohol), also recomentados materials for the ABC type extinguisher.
The recommendation applies to cars that have ten or more years, because, since 2005, vehicles produced in Brazil already ship with the recommended extinguisher.
Source: Agency Brazil
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