Brazil - CONTRAN Resolution 519:2015 - Braking System Evaluation Procedures for Vehicles

On January 29, 2015, the National Traffic Council or CONTRAN has published the Resolution 519 on Braking Systems Evaluation Procedures for Vehicles. It is applicable to passenger vehicles, electric, trailer, semi-trailer above 750 kilos, new, national or imported, must comply with the braking systems´ minimum performance requirements per their types. Per Brazilian Standards (ABNT) NBR 10966-1, NBR 10966-2, NBR 10966-3, NBR 10966-4, NBR 10966-5, NBR 10966-6, NBR 10966-7 and NBR 10966-8 or their update versions.

This resolution repeals resolutions 777 of 1993.

Alternatively, any international regulation can serve as evidence of compliance with this resolution (No specific international regulation has been mentioned).