The bill changes the Civil Code and the Traffic Code to provide that anyone who causes an accident, by intent (on purpose) or negligence (without intent), while under the influence of alcohol or another psychoactive substance that affects judgment, is civilly liable for the damages.
The bill changes the Civil Code and the Traffic Code to provide that anyone who causes an accident, by intent (on purpose) or negligence (without intent), while under the influence of alcohol or another psychoactive substance that affects judgment, is civilly liable for the damages.
Key points and official text
Key points
- Adds provisions to the Civil Code (Law 10.406/2002)
- Adds provisions to the Traffic Code (Law 9.503/1997)
- Deals with civil liability for an accident caused with intent or negligence
- Applies to anyone under the influence of alcohol or another psychoactive substance
Official text (PL 3125/2021)
The official text is in Portuguese, as it was voted.
Acrescenta dispositivo à Lei nº 10.406, de 2002, Código Civil, e à Lei nº 9.503, de 1997, Código de Trânsito Brasileiro, para responsabilizar civilmente o agente que provocar acidente com dolo ou culpa e que esteja sob a influência de álcool ou qualquer outra substância psicoativa que altera a capacidade de discernimento.
How each deputy voted
Symbolic vote: the result was announced without recording each deputy's vote.
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