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In a decision that promises to transform the lives of many Brazilians, the Human Rights Commission (CDH) approved, on the 30th, Bill (PL) 3.965/2021, which allows low-income individuals to obtain a driver's license using funds from traffic fines. This advance could be a turning point for citizens with lower purchasing power, who will now be able to obtain the document without further compromising their family budget.
Authored by Congressman José Guimarães (PT-CE), the innovative proposal redirects funds collected from traffic fines to pay for driver's licenses for individuals registered in the Single Registry for Social Programs (CadÚnico). The idea is that, in addition to promoting social inclusion, this measure offers many families an opportunity to improve their mobility and, consequently, their working and living conditions.
Amendment requires toxicological examination for professional drivers who obtain a driver's license through the program
The project's rapporteur, Senator Dr. Hiran, gave a favorable opinion to the initiative, but with an amendment that requires periodic toxicology tests for professional drivers in categories A and B, a suggestion by Senator Eduardo Girão (Novo-CE). This amendment aims to strengthen traffic safety, especially in the case of professional drivers, who would need to prove that they are free of prohibited substances in order to obtain or renew their driver's license (CNH). The test must be performed every two and a half years and medical clinics will be prepared to collect the necessary material, ensuring adequate infrastructure for the tests.
According to the rapporteur, the requirement for toxicological testing represents an important step forward for Brazilian traffic. “It is a way to increase safety and ensure that drivers are able to drive without additional risks to society,” explained Senator Dr. Hiran.
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Traffic fines get a new purpose
Currently, the money collected from traffic fines is used for actions such as signage, inspection and fleet renewal, as well as traffic education campaigns. With the new project, part of these resources will be redirected to cover the cost of driver's licenses for low-income people, alleviating the financial burden on these families.
This change seeks to respond to a reality in which, as Dr. Hiran pointed out, having a driver's license has become a true “privilege”. In his words, he stressed that, for many low-income people, it is impossible to balance the expenses of a driver's license, health, food and housing.
Next steps: Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ)
The driver's license (CNH) proposal, approved by the CDH, still needs to be approved by the Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) before being voted on in the Senate plenary. The committee is chaired by Senator Paulo Paim (PT-RS) and is composed of 19 full and alternate members, who will deliberate on the constitutionality and legality of the project.
If the measure goes ahead, the new policy may represent not only an improvement in mobility conditions and work for low-income Brazilians, but also an example of how directing resources from traffic fines can contribute to a more just and inclusive society.
