A few months ago, a video began circulating on the social network Instagram in which the author claims that a person can be fined for walking without a reflective vest on roads without sidewalks and with poor lighting, which usually happens at night. The author of the video also mentions that a follower informed him that he had been fined R$125 for walking on the street without a reflective vest.
The Polygraph was to confirm whether a pedestrian can effectively be fined for not complying with the supposed requirement and the National Road Safety Authority (ANSR) clarifies that “in the Traffic Code, there is no infraction for anyone (pedestrian) who does not wear a reflective vest on streets that have no sidewalk and little lighting (like at night).” What is known is that the Brazilian Traffic Code only obliges drivers who have their vehicle immobilized on the road or shoulder to wear this vest.
“Whoever places the danger warning sign, repairs the vehicle or removes the vehicle or load must wear a retro-reflective vest”, says the ANSR, also highlighting that those who do not comply with this rule may be the target of a fine that starts at 120 euros and goes up to 600 euros.
Although it is not mandatory by law for pedestrians to wear a reflective vest, whatever the circumstance, the ANSR warns in statements to the dangers of walking on the road at night, especially when there are no public lighting, assuming that it is “a increased risk factor.”
Therefore, “if it is really necessary, it is necessary to ensure that it is seen by drivers, using, for example, a reflective vest”, recommends the National Road Safety Authority.
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