Municipalização do trânsito no Espírito Santo : um diagnóstico da gestão municipal do trânsito

Abstract

Traffic violence is a problem of global proportions, the solution to which depends on the integration of the most diverse entities, including those that make up the different spheres of government. In Brazil, the 1997 Brazilian Traffic Code gave municipalities autonomy and part of the responsibility for road safety policy, through the municipalization of traffic. However, even after more than 25 years since the traffic code came into effect, the scenario of integration of municipalities into the National Traffic System indicates extremely low rates. The problem arises when it is observed that Espírito Santo, proportionally speaking, occupies one of the last positions in the national ranking of municipalities with municipalized traffic, which indicates the need to study the implications of municipalities in Espírito Santo assuming or not their responsibility for traffic management. The main objective is to elucidate the implications of municipalities in Espírito Santo assuming or not their responsibility for traffic management. In theoretical terms, the history of Brazilian traffic legislation was be analyzed, especially the Brazilian Traffic Code, Law 9.503/1997, as well as the impact of decentralization on management, considering the principle of subsidiarity and the constitutional right to the city. Regarding the methods and procedures, a qualitative and quantitative approach was adopted, based on the analysis of statistical data from public databases, bibliographic research, and documentary analysis. The results demonstrate that the reasons for joining or not joining the System are influenced by the volume of the fleet and the size of the population, and by the level of support from state agencies for the decision to municipalize traffic. Based on the results, the technological product consists of a conclusive technical report and a procedural standard to be published by DETRAN/ES. The model has replicability since the problem of non-adherence is of national scope