Teresópolis records almost 19 thousand traffic violations; 90% were due to illegal parking

Drivers contest fines in the rotating parking lot in Teresópolis Between January and May this year, Teresópolis, in the Serrana region of Rio, recorded 18,970 traffic violations. According to the Municipal Civil Guard, around 90% of fines were motivated by irregular parking. Drivers report difficulties using the rotating parking system in the city. According to them, the application used for payment has flaws and, in some cases, does not record the transactions carried out. There are also complaints about the lack of agents to guide users and about totems installed on the streets that, at certain times, are unavailable. In addition to the problems using the system, anyone who exceeds the allowed time and is unable to regularize their stay may be penalized. The rotating parking fee is R$3 per hour. If the driver does not renew the period within the deadline, he must pay a regularization fee of R$30, equivalent to ten times the fare value. ? Follow the g1 Região Serrana channel on WhatsApp. According to the Municipal Civil Guard, 90% of fines were for illegal parking. Disclosure After issuing the notification, the driver has six days to pay the fee. If payment is not made within this period, the infraction is converted into a traffic fine issued by Detran-RJ, in the amount of R$ 195.23, in addition to the loss of points on the National Driving License (CNH). The notification is issued by municipal guards through a printed notice, attached to the vehicle's windshield wiper. Drivers complain that the paper may fall off or be removed by third parties, meaning that many only discover the penalty after the deadline for regularization has already expired. Tour guide Ana Cecília Siqueira claims to have received a fine for a day in which, according to her, the car remained in the garage. She also reports difficulties faced by tourists visiting the city. "There is no clear communication for tourists about how the payment system works. Many only discover the infraction when it has already generated a fine, and this leaves a bad impression of Teresópolis", he stated. In a note, the City of Teresópolis informed that payment for rotating parking can be made at two service points for the program, located at the Bus Station and Praça Olímpica Luís de Camões, with Promaj youth, at the totems installed in the Centro, Agriões and Alto neighborhoods, in addition to the DigiPare application. According to the municipality, debts can also be consulted on the City Hall's official website. The administration informed that, after issuing the notification, the driver has six days to regularize the situation. After this period, the infraction is converted into a traffic fine, with the application of the penalty provided for in the legislation, including a fine and points on the driver's license. Despite the service options, some drivers say they find it difficult to check notifications. Payment methods agent Taylor Rocha claims to have discovered four infractions and reports that he was unable to obtain information about the records without the notification paper. "I went to the locations indicated by the City Hall, but, without the notification paper, I was unable to locate the infractions on the app and I could end up missing the deadline. If there is an app to make the payment, it could inform when the driver has been notified. There could also be a notification via SMS or email", he said. g1 follows the case to verify whether Teresópolis City Hall intends to adopt measures to improve the functioning of the system in response to complaints presented by drivers. READ ALSO: Sesc Dance Meeting turns Nova Friburgo into a national stage in the area Sincomércio calls for a meeting in Teresópolis to discuss changes in the BR-116 concession Procon carries out joint operation at gas stations in Petrópolis