Automóveis de coleção: o conflito entre a legislação de trânsito moderna e a preservação histórica a proteção dos clássicos sobre rodas diante das exigências do trânsito atual

Abstract

This study analyzes the legal regime applicable to collectible automobiles in Brazil, with emphasis on the conflict between the historical preservation of these vehicles and the demands of contemporary traffic legislation. The focus is on CONTRAN Resolution No. 957/2022 from the National Traffic Council (CONTRAN), which establishes criteria for official recognition, issuance of the Collectible Vehicle 9 Certificate (CVCOL), and use of the black license plate. The qualitative research is based on bibliographic and documentary analysis, examining owners' rights and duties, circulation restrictions, and practical problems such as undue seizures, divergent interpretations of the law, and lack of preparedness among enforcement agents. It also discusses bureaucratic difficulties in obtaining collectible vehicle status and compares with legislation from other countries to identify alternatives that could improve national regulations. It concludes that, although a special protection regime exists, its practical application remains flawed, compromising the preservation of automotive historical heritage and requiring greater clarity and uniformity in enforcement.