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Police officers are starting to issue fines to drivers who do not comply with the new DMV rule, with a penalty of five points on their driver's license.
Brazilian drivers should be even more careful on the road, as the DMV has already started issuing fines to those who are not complying with the new rule related to rearview mirrors. The infraction costs R$195,23 and generates five points on the driver's license. But what is this? new rule And how to avoid this headache? We will explain everything in a simple and straightforward way for you.
What is the new DMV rule?
A New DMV rule focuses mainly on school vehicles, but also affects popular cars. The aim is to increase road safety by ensuring that drivers have a wider view and eliminating the famous blind spots, which often cause accidents.
Now School vehicles must have rear-view mirrors adjusted to allow a full view around the vehicle, especially because of the height of children, who are much smaller than adults. This ensures greater safety when boarding and disembarking children.. All vehicles must have rear-view mirrors with a minimum area of 69 cm², sufficient to accommodate a mirror measuring 7,8 cm in diameter.
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Why is this change important?
You may have noticed that most traffic accidents happen due to poor visibility. Poorly adjusted or inadequately sized rearview mirrors create real blind spots that can lead to collisions or even being run over. Therefore, Detran decided to tighten up inspections and make drivers comply with the new rule.
If your rearview mirror does not meet specifications, you run the risk of receiving a fine of R$195,23 and losing five points on your driver's license. It is important to remember that driving without a properly adjusted rearview mirror is considered a serious offense.
Changes in the validity of the CNH
In addition to the issue of rearview mirrors, the Detran also brought changes to the validity of the CNH. Now, the driver's license has different terms depending on age:
- under 50 years old: CNH valid for 10 years;
- Between 50 and 69 years: CNH valid for 5 years;
- over 70 years: CNH valid for 3 years.
This means that, depending on your age, you may have to renew your license more or less frequently. To avoid the risk of driving around with an expired license, it is important to be aware of these new deadlines.
How to renew your driver's license through the Detran website?
If you need to renew your driver's license, the process is simple and can be done online, through the DMV website in your state. Here is the step-by-step guide:
Visit the official Detran website. Log in using your CPF or CNPJ and password. Confirm your personal data and follow the instructions to request renewal. After that, just wait for instructions to schedule medical exams, if necessary, and ensure that your CNH is valid for another period.
Be careful to avoid fines
Inspections have already started, so it's a good idea to hurry up and check whether your vehicle meets the new Detran requirements. Not only because of the fine, but also because of your safety and that of others on the road. No one wants to risk losing points on their license for an issue that can be easily corrected. Now that you know the details of the new DMV rule, avoid getting fined!
Now that you know the new DMV rules and how to avoid fines, what do you think of this change in rearview mirrors? Have you adjusted your vehicle? Tell us in the comments!
