Approved Bill: Driver's License for Low-Income Individuals Will Be Funded by Traffic Fines

Approved Bill: Driver’s License for Low-Income Individuals Will Be Funded by Traffic Fines

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 01/11/2024 at 01:45

Projeto permite que CNH seja custeada (Imagem: Reprodução)

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In a Decision That Promises to Transform the Lives of Many Brazilians, the Human Rights Commission (CDH) Approved, on the Last Day 30, Bill (PL) 3.965/2021, Which Allows the Driver’s License of Low-Income People to Be Funded with the Resources from Traffic Fines. This Advance Could Be a Turning Point for Citizens with Lower Purchasing Power, Who Can Now Obtain the Document without Further Compromising the Family Budget.

Authored by Congressman José Guimarães (PT-CE), the innovative proposal redirects funds collected from traffic fines to cover the cost of driver’s licenses for individuals registered in the Cadastro Único para Programas Sociais (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 Testing for Professional Drivers Who Obtain the Driver’s License Through the Program

The project rapporteur, Senator Dr. Hiran, gave a favorable opinion to the initiative, but with an amendment that imposes periodic toxicological testing for professional drivers in categories A and B, a suggestion from Senator Eduardo Girão (Novo-CE). This amendment aims to reinforce traffic safety, especially for professional drivers, who would need to prove that they are free from prohibited substances to obtain or renew their driver’s license (CNH). The testing must be conducted 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 advance for Brazilian traffic. “It is a way to increase safety and ensure that drivers are capable of driving without additional risks to society,” explained Senator Dr. Hiran.

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Traffic Fines Gain a New Destination

Currently, the amounts collected from traffic fines are allocated to actions such as signaling, 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 CNH has become a true “privilege.” In his words, he emphasized that for many low-income individuals, it is impossible to balance expenses for obtaining a license, health, food, and housing.

Next Steps: Commission on Constitution and Justice (CCJ)

The proposal for the driver’s license (CNH), approved by the CDH, still needs to pass through the scrutiny of the Commission on Constitution and Justice (CCJ) before being voted on in the Senate plenary. The commission 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 advances, the new policy could represent not only an improvement in mobility and work conditions for low-income Brazilians but also an example of how reallocating traffic fines can contribute to a fairer and more inclusive society.

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