Contran updates Brazil's Lei Seca enforcement rules

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [○ 1 SOURCE] A positive screening result must be followed by confirmatory procedures to apply fines or prove influence. www.serranewsrj.com.br
• [● 2 SOURCES] Contran has issued a new resolution regarding 'Lei Seca' regulations. www.serranewsrj.com.br · santaportal.com.br
• [● 2 SOURCES] New regulations allow for the use of screening equipment to identify alcohol and other psychoactive substances in drivers. www.serranewsrj.com.br · santaportal.com.br
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Driving under the influence becomes a crime if the breathalyzer result is 0.34 mg/L or higher. www.naoviu.com.br
• [● 2 SOURCES] Changes to inspection forms and infraction codes will take effect in 60 days. www.naoviu.com.br · paraiba.com.br
• [● 3 SOURCES] Contran published Resolution No. 031/2026 to update Lei Seca enforcement procedures. www.naoviu.com.br · paraiba.com.br · www.portaldotransito.com.br
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The new rules allow for the use of devices to detect psychoactive substances other than alcohol. www.portaldotransito.com.br
• [● 2 SOURCES] Blood tests or laboratory procedures are now mandatory in traffic accidents involving fatalities to detect alcohol or psychoactive substances. www.naoviu.com.br · www.portaldotransito.com.br
• [● 2 SOURCES] Pre-test results are indicative only and cannot alone result in a fine or criminal charges. www.naoviu.com.br · paraiba.com.br
• [● 3 SOURCES] The new resolution regulates the pre-test, also known as a passive alcohol test, for screening purposes. www.naoviu.com.br · paraiba.com.br · www.portaldotransito.com.br