Brazil observes National Traffic Week with safety and health initiatives

Various initiatives are being held across Brazil as part of National Traffic Week, which runs from September 17 to October 13. The campaign focuses on promoting road safety and health awareness through different community approaches.

In Parauapebas, the Municipal Department of Traffic and Transport (DMTT) organized an educational event at Aurino Gonçalves School. Using a theatrical performance titled “Os Três Porquinhos no Trânsito” (The Three Little Pigs in Traffic), educators used characters to demonstrate dangerous behaviors, such as distracted walking, cycling without brakes, and speeding without seatbelts.

On the BR-153 highway in Vera Cruz, SP, Triunfo Transbrasiliana partnered with the Federal Highway Police (PRF), SEST SENAT, FAMEMA, and São Francisco Resgate for the “Sempre Bem Saúde” action. This initiative provided free health services—including blood pressure checks, glucose testing, and visual acuity exams—to approximately 70 highway users, primarily truck drivers. The event also included guidance on preventing the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents.