Brazil: Bill on cargo weight limitation for internet delivery applications (Bill No. 5197/2025) was introduced in Chamber of Deputies

On 15 October 2025, the Bill on cargo weight limitation for internet delivery applications (Bill No. 5197/2025) was introduced in the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill amends Law No. 12,009 of 29 July 2009 to require companies operating internet applications dedicated to the delivery of goods to restrict the weight of loads to be transported. The Bill inserts Article 6-A into Law No. 12,009/2009, obliging internet application operators providing delivery services by motorcycle to refuse transport requests for items that exceed the weight and dimension limits set by the National Traffic Council for the relevant vehicle and transport equipment. The measure seeks to ensure compliance with the National Traffic Council Resolution No. 943/2022 on the safe carriage of goods by motorcycle and to prevent unsafe operations that surpass the technical capacity of the vehicle. The Bill provides that it shall enter into force on the date of its publication.