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Traffic Brigade should begin in the first months of 2027, says MAI

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Briefings

The Portuguese Ministry of Interior announced that the National Road Safety Brigade (Brigada de Trânsito) will begin operations in early 2027. Key facts include the minister's confirmation of existing installations, a national command structure in Cascais, and the goal to digitize all traffic fines by January 2027. The strategy aims to halve severe injuries and deaths by 2030, with a new Road Code expected in 2027. The evidence covers the minister's statements on the timeline and structural plans, but specific installation locations and the exact number of fines to be digitized remain unspecified.

Key points

• The Portuguese Ministry of Interior confirmed that the National Road Safety Brigade (Brigada de Trânsito) will begin operations in early 2027.
• The minister stated that the ANSR will digitize all traffic fines by January 2027 as part of its first goal.

Context

This briefing covers the launch of the National Road Safety Brigade in Portugal, a key component of the National Road Safety Strategy. The strategy aims to reduce severe injuries and deaths by 50% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. The announcement follows a parliamentary discussion regarding the 2027 budget proposal and includes plans for a new Road Code and technological modernization of the ANSR.

Limitations

Specific installation locations for the Brigade and the exact number of fines to be digitized are not specified in the evidence. The evidence does not provide details on the timeline for the new Road Code or the specific number of severe injuries and deaths targeted for reduction by 2030.

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