Stay up to date with some changes that accompany the update of the Brazilian Traffic Code and avoid losing your driver's license.
The Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB) has been changed. In April, Law 14,071/2020 came into force, which, in addition to parameters related to the transport of children, establishes new rules and restrictions on the renewal and suspension of the national driver's license (CNH). Check out the details below!
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Check out some of the changes to the CTB that are already in effect below:
Changing the validity of the driver's license
The validity period of the document has been changed. Now it varies depending on the age of the driver. For example, drivers under 50 must now validate the document every 10 years.
For drivers between 50 and 69 years old, the renewal period is reduced by half and must be done every five years. Drivers aged 70 and over must renew their driver's license every three years.
New Points Rules for Driver's License Ban
One of the changes in the new CTB is the number of points allowed on the CNH. Overall, the maximum number of points has increased from 20 to 40 points, with a change in the number of very serious violations committed. See the list below:
Two or more particularly serious violations in a 12-month period: 20 points;
One particularly serious violation within a 12-month period: 30 points;
Excluding any serious violations Violation within 12 months: 40 points.
Use of child safety seats
Children's safety was also reinforced after updating the CTB rules. Now the child's height is also taken into consideration in addition to age.
This means that children under 10 years of age who are not yet 1.45 meters tall must be transported in the back seat and use the equipment. Storage.
