In recent days, a Bill of Law (PL) of 2019 has been analyzed in the Federal Senate, which aims to remove the obligation of driving schools to obtain the CNH (National Driver's License). The item in question is PL 5.2485/19, authored by Senator Kátia Abreu (PDT-RO), which was submitted to the Constitution and Judiciary Commission (CCJ) last week. Check out more information!
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Text of PL 5.2485/19
The text of the law proposes the end of mandatory theoretical and practical courses in driving schools, claiming the increase in the cost of obtaining a CNH. If the PL becomes law, any Brazilian citizen will be able to take only the theoretical and practical exams and, if approved, will not need to go through a complete course to obtain the license.
The bill has never passed the Senate since it was enacted in 2019, and nearly three years later, it is the first time that the measure shows signs of progress, thus, the first step towards a possible approval.
But why do they want to put an end to the obligation?
The senator argues that, with these changes, the CNH can become more accessible. Due to the high cost of obtaining this license, part of the Brazilian population, mainly low-income, ends up not being able to obtain a driver's license.
She also added that today “the total value of acquiring a CNH can reach 3,000 reais” in some states, with “obligation to attend classes”, which represents 80% of the total that was spent.
Traffic fines with new destination
In addition, this proposal also determines that part of the amount collected from traffic fines could be used to finance CNH for certain groups.
The beneficiaries, if the measure is approved, will be citizens looking for their first driving license, also in categories A and B. Those who already have the document but are seeking a change of category for professional purposes, currently requiring a retest, may also be considered.
New profession of private instructor
The text of the bill also stipulates that citizens can hire private professionals to obtain a driver's license. However, for this to happen, these autonomous instructors would also be regulated.
The idea is that they are accredited by the Detran, having the following requirements:
- Have a qualification of the same category in which you teach (minimum three years);
- Not having had their driver's license suspended or revoked in the last five years;
- Have no ongoing proceedings against you in relation to traffic penalties;
- Not having been convicted nor responding to a lawsuit for a traffic crime.
