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New Rule Approved By Senate Requires Drug Test To Get Or Renew Drivers License; Measure Includes App Drivers And Promises To Finance Licenses For Low-Income People With Traffic Fines.
Getting or renewing a drivers license may become even more stringent. The Federal Senate approved a bill that makes the drug test mandatory for all drivers, whether professional or not. Want to know how this might impact you?
What Changes With Approval Of Drug Test For Drivers License?
Now, the drug test becomes a requirement for both those obtaining a drivers license for the first time and those renewing it. This requirement applies to all categories of licenses, without exception. Yes, even app drivers fall under this rule.
Senators argue that the measure aims for more safety on the roads, especially in combating driving under the influence of psychoactive substances. The responsibility for paying for the test, in the case of app drivers, will fall on the drivers themselves, since there is no employment relationship with the platforms.
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But who pays for this? That is the big question. For many, the additional cost may be a hurdle, especially for those already facing financial difficulties. On the other hand, there is good news: the project also provides that the money collected from traffic fines will be used to finance licenses for low-income individuals.
This initiative aims to reduce the economic impact of obtaining a license, which can exceed R$ 2,500 in some states. After all, who hasn’t heard someone complain that getting a drivers license has become an inaccessible luxury? This change could help transform that distant dream into reality.
Arguments From Legislators
Supporters of the bill highlight the importance of democratizing access to drivers licenses, which is a document that goes beyond allowing driving. For many, it is the gateway to job opportunities, especially in areas such as transportation and deliveries.
The drug test aims to reinforce safety on the roads by removing drivers who may pose risks due to the use of prohibited substances. According to Senator Carlos Portinho, the measure is another step towards ensuring a more responsible and less dangerous traffic environment.
Other Changes In The Bill
The project does not stop there. Other important changes have been included, such as the possibility of fully electronic vehicle transfers. This promises to expedite processes that previously relied on a lot of bureaucracy.
Another interesting change was the increase in the minimum points for license suspension, which rises from 40 to 50 points, except in cases of serious infractions. This flexibility could bring relief to drivers who accumulate points but do not commit high-risk infractions.
Before it can take effect, the project still needs to be approved by the Chamber of Deputies. Therefore, there is still a path to be taken, but expectations are that the measure will be well received by legislators.
If approved, the new law could transform the process of obtaining and renewing a drivers license, making it more stringent while also being more inclusive for low-income individuals.
The approval of this bill by the Senate promises to bring significant changes for those who need to get or renew their drivers license. While the drug test may be seen as an additional cost, the funding for licenses for low-income individuals balances the equation, democratizing access to the document.
Concordo que o exame toxicológico deva ser pra todos os motoristas. O trânsito está muito violento.