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Lula signs law allowing automatic CNH renewal for good drivers

6 sources · 06 Jun 2026 · Share coverage ·

verbatim from the press composed from multiple sources ? no verbatim passage

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed on Friday (5) the law that allows automatic renewal of the National Driver's License (CNH) for drivers without points — motorists who have not committed traffic violations subject to scoring in the last 12 months. The measure, which is part of the "CNH do Brasil" program, allows free renewal for drivers registered in the National Positive Driver Registry (RNP).

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Agência Brasil

"O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sancionou nesta sexta-feira (5) a lei que permite a renovação automática da Carteira Nacional de Habilitação (CNH) para bons condutores. A medida autoriza a renovação sem custos para motoristas que não cometeram infrações de trânsito sujeitas à pontuação nos últimos 12 meses."

The presidential sanction converted Provisional Measure (MP) 1327/25 into law, created in December 2025 by the federal government and approved by the Senate last month. According to the Planalto Palace, about 2 million drivers have already benefited from automatic renewal since the MP came into effect.

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iG

"A sanção presidencial ocorreu após o Senado aprovar a Medida Provisória (MP) 1327/25), criada em dezembro do ano passado pelo governo federal beneficiar os condutores. De acordo com o Palácio do Planalto, cerca de 2 milhões de motoristas já foram beneficiados com a renovação automática"

The National Traffic Secretariat (Senatran) reports that free renewal has already generated savings of R$ 854.8 million for the population. In addition to automatic renewal, the new law set prices for physical and mental fitness exams — which remain mandatory — and established that values will be set by the National Traffic Council (Contran) with annual adjustment by the IPCA. ?

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Carta Capital

"De acordo com a Secretaria Nacional de Trânsito (Senatran), a renovação gratuita já fez a população economizar R$ 854,8 milhões. A lei tabelou os preços dos exames, que deverão ser fixados pelo Conselho Nacional de Trânsito (Contran). Além disso, ficou instituído o reajuste anual dos preços dos exames pelo Índice de Preços ao Consumidor (IPCA)."

The "CNH do Brasil" program also facilitates first-time licensing by offering free theoretical courses in digital format and allowing candidates to hire autonomous instructors accredited by Detrans. According to the Ministry of Transportation, since the end of the requirement for theoretical classes in driving schools, the country has issued more than 1.3 million new licenses, generating estimated savings of R$ 1.8 billion.

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IstoÉ

"Desde o fim da exigência de aulas teóricas em autoescolas, o país já emitiu mais de 1,3 milhão de novas carteiras de habilitação, de acordo com dados do Ministério dos Transportes. Com isso, a pasta estima uma economia de mais de R$ 1,8 bilhão, desde 9 de dezembro do ano passado."

1. What we know (3)

The sanction occurred on June 5, 2026 (Friday)

6 sources Agência Brasil Carta Capital Diário de Pernambuco iG IstoÉ Tvtnews

About 2 million drivers have already benefited

5 sources Agência Brasil Carta Capital Diário de Pernambuco iG Tvtnews

Free renewal generated savings of R$ 854.8 million according to Senatran

5 sources Agência Brasil Carta Capital Diário de Pernambuco IstoÉ Tvtnews
2. Where coverage thins out (2)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (2)

Lula classified the measure as 'almost a revolution' in social media video

Reported by: iG

CNH do Brasil program has resulted in 1.3 million new licenses issued with R$ 1.8 billion savings

Reported by: IstoÉ
3. What we don't know yet (3)
  • What was the complete processing of MP 1327/25 in the National Congress?

    Why it's still unknown: No source details the approval process in Chamber and Senate committees, responsible rapporteurs or amendments presented

  • How will the technical integration between state Detran systems for automatic renewal be implemented?

    Why it's still unknown: Sources do not explain the operational mechanics of automatic renewal nor implementation deadlines in states

  • What are the specific technical criteria to define 'good driver' beyond absence of points?

    Why it's still unknown: Contran regulation on detailed criteria for the National Positive Driver Registry was not presented

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