The new CNH is mandatory in these cases
The new CNH brings greater safety for drivers and other benefits. Read the text and learn more!
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In Brazil, more than 74 million people have a driver's license. Many of these people use their vehicles directly or indirectly to earn their main income.
Since June, Detrans began issuing a new format of the National Driver's License.
However, many people still have doubts about the subject and don't even know how or when they should exchange this document.
They may even suffer the consequences if they are part of the mandatory group.
In today's text, you'll have your main questions answered about the new CNH, so be sure to read it until the end to stay up to date.
What will be covered in the text?
- When is it mandatory to issue a new driver's license?
- What's new in this document?
- What is the validity?
- Can I issue the document digitally?
- Do I need to change my driver's license immediately?
- What are the advantages of the new standard?
- Conclusion.
When is it mandatory to issue a new driver's license?
Driver's licenses in the old format are still valid until their expiration date, however, in some cases, the issuance of the new National Driver's License is mandatory.
There are seven specific situations where replacing your old driver's license is necessary, namely:
- For those who wish to obtain a driving license, valid for 12 months.
- Replacement of the PPD with the definitive CNH, when the 1-year term of the PPD expires.
- When a category is added;
- In the event of a change in data on the National Driver's License;
- When requesting a second copy of the physical version of the CNH;
- When the driver is rehabilitated;
- In replacements of foreign qualifications.
According to the resolution of the National Traffic Council, in these 7 cases, the issuing a new driver's license is mandatory.
What's new in the new CNH?
THE new driver's license It provides greater safety for drivers. It uses glow-in-the-dark paint, and some elements can only be seen under ultraviolet light.
Additionally, it has a hologram at the bottom.
In the new format, the category is displayed in the first column. It also includes an image of the vehicle model and confirmation of driver's license.
If the CNH is definitive, the license will have the letter D, otherwise, it will have the letter P, for provisional permission.
Additionally, there will be a field informing whether the driver uses the vehicle for professional purposes.
Furthermore, to complete the richness of details of the new driver's license, It will also contain details of any medical restrictions.
The new format of the National Driver's License was designed to prevent counterfeiting, so it has many devices and other elements that make it much more secure.
Other than that, it is more aligned with international standards, in fact, this was also one of Contran's purposes with the new document.
Even if you have a license issued in Brazil, but in the format of an international license, you still need to apply for the PID, International Driving Permit, abroad.
See below for more information that makes up the new driver's license:
- Affective affiliation;
- Social name;
- Translation into English and Spanish;
- MRZ code, the same used in passports;
- ACC;
- QR CODE.
Look at the image of the new National Driver's License.
Just like our banknotes, the new National Driver's License also comes with graphic elements that make it difficult to counterfeit.
What is the validity of the new driver's license?
Despite being a new model full of innovations, the rules regarding validity remain the same.
Up to 50 years of age, the validity is 10 years. Over 50 to 69 years of age, the CNH duration is 5 years.
For drivers over 70 years old, it lasts only 3 years.
If your license is about to expire, know that your next driver's license will be issued in the new model.
Which is great, as you will have a more secure and functional document.
The CNH (Brazilian National Driver's License) is a mandatory document for anyone driving in Brazil. It replaces other identification documents in various situations.
Can I issue the document digitally?
Yes. The document can be issued digitally, physically, or both, if the driver prefers.
The digital version will be available in the Digital Transit Card app. It's available for Android and iOS.
The application is 100% free and simple to use.
Do I need to change my driver's license immediately?
No. As already mentioned, there are 7 cases in which it is mandatory to change your driver's license to the new standard.
However, if you don't meet any of the 7 requirements and your card hasn't expired yet, don't worry, you'll only need to exchange it when it expires.
What are the advantages of the new National Driver's License?
The new CNH is safer, as it contains several elements that make it difficult to forge.
Furthermore, by following an international standard, it makes it easier to identify the driver in other countries and also within the national territory.
It is rich in detail and replaces the presentation of many documents, which can bring more practicality to the driver's daily life.
Another piece of information that is very advantageous in this new driver's license is the field for data on medical restrictions.
Certainly, in cases of accidents involving the driver, the information will be useful in the hospital, for example.
The new document is also more inclusive, as it is possible to include the social name instead of the registered name.
It's also worth mentioning that it has a nicer look, with green and yellow predominating and other details that make this document really cute.
Conclusion
As you can see, not everyone needs to get a new driver's license right away. It will be gradually updated as new issues, data exchange, etc., become necessary.
Therefore, if yours doesn't need any changes, you don't need to worry yet, the exchange will only take place when it expires.
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