A truck was seized by the Federal Highway Police (PRF) on Friday, the 13th, while being inspected on the BR-101 highway in Maxaranguape, a town located about 45 kilometers from Natal in northeastern Brazil. The vehicle was in a hazardous condition, lacking essential equipment such as headlights and license plates, and was found to have bald tires and broken bumpers, raising serious safety concerns on the road.

According to the PRF, the truck's lack of proper maintenance and compliance with safety regulations poses a significant risk not only to the driver but to all other users of the highway. The police emphasized that vehicles must have appropriate equipment and be well-maintained to ensure the safety of everyone on the road. The seized vehicle was taken to an authorized impound lot until the owner can regularize the situation.

The PRF's comments suggest that such regulations might seem excessive to some, but they are deemed crucial for road safety. The enforcement of these laws highlights the ongoing issues of vehicle safety compliance in Brazil, as well as the broader implication of road safety enforcement that aims to reduce accidents and improve overall public safety on highways.