The mayor of Cuiabá, Abilio Brunini, sanctioned this Tuesday (18) the law that creates an exceptional measure to facilitate the removal of cars and motorcycles included in the Cuiabá Public Auction 03/2026. The initiative allows for the exemption of municipal fees related to removal and stay and provides for the voluntary adhesion of the company responsible for the yard to also waive its share.
Abilio sanctions law that cancels removal charges and yard fees for vehicles going to auction
The mayor of Cuiabá, Abilio Brunini, sanctioned this Tuesday (18) the law that creates an exceptional measure to facilitate the removal of cars and motorcycles included in the Cuiabá Public Auction 03/2026. The initiative allows for the...
During the sanction, Abilio explained that the measure seeks to serve mainly lower-income workers and families who end up unable to recover the vehicle due to the accumulation of charges. According to him, the daily rate reaches R$75 for cars and R$45 for motorcycles, in addition to the cost of the tow truck and other charges.
- “Most of these vehicles belong to the most vulnerable, neediest people, people who often use the vehicle for work, as an app driver, and the motorcycles as app delivery people,” he stated.
- The mayor explained that the yard has been accumulating vehicles for months without holding a new auction and that the company responsible already has the support to hold the auction.
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During the sanction, Abilio explained that the measure seeks to serve mainly lower-income workers and families who end up unable to recover the vehicle due to the accumulation of charges. According to him, the daily rate reaches R$75 for cars and R$45 for motorcycles, in addition to the cost of the tow truck and other charges. “Most of these vehicles belong to the most vulnerable, neediest people, people who often use the vehicle for work, as an app driver, and the motorcycles as app delivery people,” he stated.
The mayor explained that the yard has been accumulating vehicles for months without holding a new auction and that the company responsible already has the support to hold the auction. In view of this, the City Hall began negotiations to guarantee the owners a last opportunity. "We want to give workers an opportunity to redeem their vehicle. The opportunity to get the motorcycle, for those who need the car to get the car and redeem it before going to the auction", highlighted Abilio.
The measure, however, does not represent forgiveness of all debts. IPVA, traffic fines, licensing, debts with Detran-MT and other obligations belonging to the State, the Union or third parties continue to be charged. To be able to remove the vehicle, the owner must regularize it and obtain current licensing. "Everything the City Council could give up, it did. The person who pays for the licensing goes there and picks up their vehicle", reinforced the mayor.
Abilio highlighted that the solution was built in approximately 20 days and went through technical and legal discussions before reaching the Chamber. According to him, there was also guidance from the Court of Auditors on the necessary procedure. The mayor thanked the councilors for the urgent approval. "This sanction signing event is to thank the City Council. The councilors quickly mobilized and approved it by an absolute majority", he said.
The president of the City Council, councilor Paula Calil, highlighted the sensitivity of parliamentarians in approving the proposal. "Nobody wants to be late with their documents or be caught by surprise having their vehicle or motorcycle sold. When you have a public policy like this, which promotes this exemption from the yard, which is what makes it more expensive, this is very important", he stated.
Councilor Antônio Lemes also highlighted that the proposal managed to unite councilors from the base and the opposition. “Even the councilors who say they are in opposition came together in support of this objective of approving this bill,” he stated. For Lemes, the measure mainly benefits lower-income families who are unable to keep up with the daily increase in debt while the vehicle remains in the yard.
The municipal secretary of Urban Mobility and Public Security, Colonel Francyanne Lacerda, highlighted the joint work to make the proposal viable. According to her, different departments participated in the preparation of the measure, with direct action from the Municipal Attorney General's Office. “It’s a new initiative on the part of the mayor, thinking about those people who are in need and have their vehicle impounded,” he said.
The benefit is exceptional and applies exclusively to vehicles already included in the Cuiabá Public Auction Notice 03/2026. The owner or legal representative must submit an application to the Municipal Secretariat of Urban Mobility and Public Security, pay off debts that were not covered by the measure, regularize the vehicle and present a valid CRLV-e. The requirements must be met up to five days before the scheduled auction date.
Abilio reinforced that the initiative is one-off and will not automatically be repeated in future auctions. Anyone who does not comply with the requirements within the deadline will continue to be subject to the alienation procedure. "There will not be another amnesty like this. This is about these circumstances. The law is specific to this situation", he concluded. The legislation also expressly establishes that the benefit cannot be extended to vehicles from other auctions or disposal procedures.