The São Paulo State Government is holding today, Tuesday (22), the second of seven public hearings for the concession project covering the removal and storage of vehicles impounded for traffic violations in the state. Coordinated by the Secretariat for Investment Partnerships (SPI), the initiative’s public consultation period is open for contributions from residents, authorities, and stakeholders until August 8.
During the hearings—the first held in Campinas—the project studies are presented, and public suggestions are collected to refine the model. Today’s in-person hearing, at 11 a.m. at the Regional Government Office (Av. Floriano André Cabrera s/n – Jardim São Marcos), will be streamed live via the São Paulo Government’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/governosp).
The project aims to unify and standardize vehicle removal, custody, management, auction preparation, and return. The concession will be structured into seven lots covering all 645 municipalities in the state.
In the São José do Rio Preto hearing, topics related to Lot 2 of the concession will be discussed. In addition to the city itself, 186 surrounding municipalities—such as Araçatuba, Araraquara, Limeira, Pirassununga, Piracicaba, Rio Claro, São Carlos, among others—are included. The region has a fleet of four million vehicles with an estimated annual demand of approximately 37,000 vehicles. Project documents and regulations detailing how to participate in the hearings are available on the SPI website:
www.parceriaseminvestimentos.sp.gov.br/projeto-qualificado/remocao-e-guarda-de-veiculos/
Currently, service provision in the state is decentralized. The State Department of Highways (DER/SP) operates 42 impound yards, while Detran/SP uses 43 municipal agreements—through which city halls hire yards—and 168 direct private-management contracts. This system leads to inconsistent procedures, fees, and yard conditions, complicating standardization and modernization.
The project promises several direct benefits to the public and government administration. It will improve traffic enforcement efficiency by reducing agents’ operational time and expanding their capacity across cities and highways. Removal and storage services will be carried out uniformly, with greater safety, quality, and transparency—preserving owners’ property.
The project also includes the implementation of an integrated technology platform, fleet tracking, and digital service channels. Further improvements include performance targets, encouragement of sustainable practices, and recognition of initiatives aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. The concession will be overseen by the São Paulo State Public Services Regulatory Agency (Arsesp), with technical supervision from Detran/SP, DER/SP, and an independent verifier.
Public hearings for the other lots will continue in the following cities:
- Ribeirão Preto (July 23)
- Bauru (July 24)
- Sorocaba (July 25)
- São José dos Campos (July 28)
- São Paulo (July 29)
Public Consultation
Public contributions are accepted through August 8. Project documents are available on the SPI website, and full materials can be requested by emailing remocaoeguarda@sp.gov.br with personal and institutional information.
For more details on the consultation and hearings, visit:
www.parceriaseminvestimentos.sp.gov.br/projeto-qualificado/remocao-e-guarda-de-veiculos