Lack of use of arrows at turns causes the number of infractions to skyrocket in the interior Fines applied to drivers who fail to signal maneuvers in advance using the arrow increased by 85.7% in Presidente Prudente (SP). According to city hall data, 78 infractions of this type were recorded in 2026, compared to 42 throughout 2025. The irregularity, popularly associated with the expression "not giving a turn signal", is related to the lack of prior signaling for actions such as changing direction, changing lanes, leaving parking spaces and stopping. 📲 Join the g1 Presidente Prudente e Região channel on WhatsApp According to the city hall, the number of fines could be even higher, as the inspection cannot monitor all parts of the city simultaneously. Most of the infractions recorded this year are linked to changing direction without prior warning to other drivers. There were 69 occurrences of this type in 2026. Last year, the main irregularity was also the lack of signage when changing direction, with 29 fines. READ ALSO Sweet shops in the interior of SP transform difficult moments into stories of reinvention: 'The art of sweetening life' Law that authorizes the installation of leisure spaces in vehicle spaces comes into effect in Presidente Prudente Five suspects are arrested for drug trafficking during operation in Martinópolis TRE-SP maintains revocation of mayor and deputy mandates of Martinópolis; understand the decision Fines for lack of signage increase by 85.7% in Presidente Prudente Aceituno Jr./TV TEM What does the legislation say? The Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB) determines that the driver must indicate in advance, using the arrow or regulatory arm gesture, any maneuver that changes its trajectory. The rule applies to situations such as: Start of travel, when the vehicle leaves a space or shoulder to enter the road; Stopping maneuver, when parking or pulling over the vehicle; Change of direction, in turns and curves; Change of traffic lane. Anyone who fails to comply with the rule commits a serious infraction, subject to a fine of R$195.23 and five points on the National Driving License (CNH). Lack of communication increases risks Road safety experts warn that the arrow is one of the main communication tools between road users. According to the Brazilian Road Safety Association (ABSV), failure to use signage is among the main causes of traffic accidents in the country. Sudden lane changes, turns without warning and unexpected lane entries increase the risk of collisions and can lead to serious accidents. The guideline is that the signaling be activated before the maneuver begins, giving enough time for other road users to realize the driver's intention. Initial plugin text Fines for lack of signage increase by 85.7% in Presidente Prudente Aceituno Jr./TV TEM See more news on g1 Presidente Prudente and Region VIDEOS: watch TV TEM reports