Check out the 5 most fines recorded by Detran SP in the first semester
According to the most recent data from Detran-SP, in the first half of 2026, 1,526,121 traffic fines were already registered, a significant amount of which only 16.54% was actually paid by drivers. The released balance confirms that documentary irregularities continue to top the ranking of the five most common infractions committed on São Paulo's roads.
The top of the São Paulo ranking reveals a trend that has continued over the years. The "Top 2", made up of the delay in the transfer of ownership and unlicensed shooting, remains untouched since 2023.
Alone, these two administrative infractions total more than 659 thousand fines. In other words, more than 43% of all fines applied in the state in the first six months of the year are concentrated in just two documentation problems.
Top 5 fines in SP in the first half of 2026
See the ranking of the five most registered infractions to date:
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Fail to register the vehicle within 30 days when there is a transfer of ownership (477,989 registrations);
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Driving a registered vehicle that is not properly licensed (181,172 registrations);
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Driver or passenger traveling without the protection device (83,607 records);
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Driving the vehicle while handling or holding the electronic device (79,383 records);
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Overtake closed traffic lights, except where there is signage allowing free right turns (43,016 records).
While problems with documentation remain isolated in the leadership, infractions directly linked to drivers' driving behavior tend to rotate positions cyclically, almost always maintaining the same records in the rest of the list.
For comparison purposes, the closing of the year 2025 presented the following configuration in its Top 5:
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Fail to register the vehicle within 30 days of transfer;
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Driving an unlicensed vehicle;
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Driver/passenger without seat belt;
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Driving while using a cell phone;
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Driving the vehicle without having a driver's license, PPD or ACC.
What has changed in 2026
The most notable change to date has been the drop in the number of drivers without a license (CNH), which left the list of the five most cited in the state.
In its place, the red traffic light advanced. The growth of this record highlights the greater pressure of electronic inspection with the greater incidence of red light cameras throughout the state.
On the other hand, incidents of drivers using cell phones and not wearing seat belts continue to be considered the main behavioral and road safety errors in São Paulo.
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Source: CNN