Senatran notifies state and threatens administrative measures; Santa Catarina agency claims that change has no legal validity
The National Traffic Secretariat (Senatran) has hardened its tone against the states that resist the implementation of the “CNH do Brasil” program, which has made it more flexible and reduced costs for obtaining a driver’s license throughout the country.
The federal agency notified the State Traffic Departments (Detrans) of Santa Catarina and Ceará, establishing a deadline of 48 hours for them to adapt to the procedures provided for or justify non-adherence to the model, which promises to make the first license cheaper and digitize.
The offensive is part of an inspection that began this week to ensure the uniform application of the new rule in the country. According to Senatran, state agencies must detail all stages of the process, from the opening of Renach and biometric collection to the issuance of the Driving Permit (PPD), specifying how they are integrating face-to-face and electronic services.
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In addition to the 48-hour ultimatum, the federal government announced a schedule of punitive actions. After analyzing the responses sent, Senatran technicians will carry out face-to-face inspections to verify in loco the flows and systems adopted. If the irregularities persist, the agency promises the adoption of “appropriate administrative measures” to force compliance with the rule.
Contrary to Brasília, the DMV-SC maintains that there is no legal basis for the immediate change. In an official note, the department said that it follows the discussions, but understands that the resolution “has not yet been published by the competent bodies of the National Traffic System and, therefore, has no legal validity”.
The Santa Catarina agency treats the measure as a “proposal under analysis” and warns that, if the rule is effectively approved, an “institutional adaptation period” will be necessary to update systems and train teams, refusing the instant application required by the Union.
