How does the automotive and tracking industry obtain the requirements demanded by the Brazilian government?
PB: SBD has a report available entitled “Car theft trends and vehicle tracking requirements in Brazil” which details the requirements and approval process for line-fit and aftermarket tracking systems. This contains the National Traffic Department’s (DENATRAN) approval process by which vehicle manufacturers, system suppliers and both infrastructure and service providers must demonstrate their conformance with the new regulations. It also incorporates the technical requirements applicable to the in-vehicle hardware which were written by DENATRAN following consultation with vehicle manufacturers. SBD plan to provide a fully updated report of the latest situation by September 2009. Q: If the legislation doesn’t come into effect as planned, then does that mean the investment by suppliers and vehicle manufacturers to meet Brazilian requirements would all go to waste? PB: Hardware suppliers and service providers have been gearing up to meet the anticipated market demands. In particular, some
