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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran opens registrations for Popular CNH aimed at the LGBTI+ public in Ceará; see how to participate

The Detran of Ceará has opened registrations for the Popular CNH program aimed at the LGBTI+ community, offering 150 spots for first-time drivers.

Feb 26 • 21:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New values for medical and psychological exams for driver's license in Piauí; check it out

The state of Piauí in Brazil has set new limits for the fees charged for medical and psychological exams required for obtaining a driver's license, with a cap of R$ 180 implemented by the Departamento Estadual de Trânsito (Detran-PI).

Feb 26 • 09:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-MS advises drivers on loss of license plates on rainy days

The Detran-MS has issued guidelines for drivers who lose their vehicle license plates during heavy rain, advising them to report the loss immediately to avoid misuse.

Feb 25 • 14:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation against illegal wrecking ends with three arrests and two businesses sealed in Mogi Guaçu

A police operation against illegal wrecking in Mogi Guaçu, Brazil, resulted in three arrests and the sealing of two businesses.

Feb 25 • 12:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran reduces the cost of medical and psychological exams for obtaining a driver's license in Pernambuco

The cost of medical and psychological exams required for obtaining a driver's license in Pernambuco has been reduced to R$ 180 following a recent announcement by Detran.

Feb 24 • 17:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-CE publishes licensing calendar for 2026; see values and how to pay

The Ceará State Department of Traffic (Detran-CE) has released the vehicle licensing calendar for 2026, including payment amounts and methods.

Feb 24 • 14:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-SP Auction Features Honda Civic Cheaper Than iPhone and Dafra Motorcycle for R$ 400

The São Paulo State Department of Traffic (Detran-SP) is holding a vehicle auction, featuring a Dafra motorcycle starting at R$ 400, with a high-end Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG priced significantly higher.

Feb 24 • 08:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcycle deaths rose 40% in the Federal District in 2025; Detran wants to intensify educational actions

The Federal District's Detran reports a 40% increase in motorcycle-related deaths in 2025, prompting a call for greater awareness efforts among motorcyclists.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Going to get your driver's license? Detran's list includes qualified self-employed instructors in Acre; see how to contact them

Acre's Detran has released an official list of authorized self-employed instructors for those seeking to obtain their driver's license.

Feb 23 • 20:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcycles starting at R$ 600 and cars at R$ 3 thousand: Detran holds auction this Tuesday (24) in RN

The Detran of Rio Grande do Norte is conducting an auction featuring motorcycles and cars on Tuesday, with initial bids as low as R$ 600 for bikes and R$ 3,000 for cars.

Feb 23 • 19:13 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Justice condemns two Detran-SP employees to five years in prison for fraud in issuing driver's licenses in Greater São Paulo

Two Detran-SP employees have been sentenced to five years in prison for fraudulently issuing driver's licenses in Greater São Paulo.

Feb 23 • 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vale and Bragantina region start 2026 with a 27% decrease in traffic deaths, says Infosiga

The Vale do Paraíba and Bragantina region experienced a 27% decrease in traffic fatalities in January 2026 compared to the previous year, according to Infosiga data released by Detran-SP.

Feb 19 • 22:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parking maneuver is no longer mandatory for category B in Piauí starting Thursday (19)

The state of Piauí in Brazil has removed the parking maneuver requirement for candidates seeking a category B driver's license effective Thursday, allowing more leniency in the evaluation process.

Feb 19 • 18:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran removes parking and ramp test from practical exam for CNH in Pernambuco

The Detran in Pernambuco has removed the parking and ramp tests from the practical exam for obtaining a CNH in category B, following new national guidelines.

Feb 19 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dry Law reduces by 44% the number of alcohol-related incidents in traffic in Manaus during Carnival, says Detran-AM

During Carnival 2026, Manaus witnessed a 44% decrease in positive alcohol tests among drivers, according to Detran-AM.

Feb 19 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-GO auctioning nearly 3,000 vehicles

The Goiás State Traffic Department (Detran-GO) will auction 2,871 motor vehicles, including recoverable cars and exploitable wrecks, on February 27.

Feb 19 • 10:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See how to consult the list of selected candidates in the Habilita Amapá program

The list of candidates approved in the Habilita Amapá program is now available for consultation on the State Department of Transit website.

Feb 18 • 20:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Changes in fees for obtaining a driver's license reduce costs by up to 80% in Amapá

The Department of Transit (Detran) of Amapá, Brazil, announced significant reductions in fees for obtaining a national driver's license, aiming to ease accessibility for citizens.

Feb 18 • 13:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Population can use Gov.pi Cidadão services during Carnival; check it out!

The Piauí government highlights the use of digital services in the Gov.pi Cidadão app to enhance safety and access to rights during Carnival.

Feb 12 • 18:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

End of the parking maneuver: Detran updates rules for the practical driving test and increases the points limit in Acre

The Department of Traffic in Acre (Detran-AC) has eliminated the parking maneuver requirement for category B (car) candidates and increased the points limit before failing the driving test.

Feb 11 • 18:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Want to buy a cheap vehicle? Online auction opens with bids starting at R$ 1,100

The Detran of Mato Grosso do Sul has launched an online auction for vehicles starting from R$ 1,162, with the event running until February 26.

Feb 10 • 22:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Car salesman, dispatcher, boss, and even intern from Detran are convicted for a scheme involving R$ 160,000 sale

Four individuals have been convicted for their involvement in a fraud scheme related to the sale of a damaged luxury car in Roraima, Brazil.

Feb 10 • 21:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran inspects electric trios and support vehicles in pre-Carnival operation in Salvador

The State Department of Transit (Detran-BA) is conducting inspections on electric trios and support vehicles ahead of the Carnival in Salvador.

Feb 10 • 19:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-PI adopts new practice test manual and announces the end of parking test for driver's license

The Detran-PI in Brazil is set to implement a new practical testing manual that removes the parking test requirement for category B driver's licenses.

Feb 10 • 18:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

End of Parking Maneuver and Elimination of Penalized Faults: Understand the Changes from Detran-PI in the Practical CNH Test

The Detran-PI has announced significant changes to the practical driving test for obtaining a CNH in Brazil, including the elimination of the parking maneuver test and adjustments to fault penalties.

Feb 10 • 18:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-MS will only serve by appointment in Campo Grande; see how to do it

The State Department of Traffic of Mato Grosso do Sul (Detran-MS) in Brazil will begin to operate solely by prior appointment in Campo Grande starting mid-February to reduce wait times.

Feb 10 • 18:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parallel parking no longer mandatory for driver's license in Piauí, declares Detran

The Detran of Piauí has announced that the parallel parking test will no longer be a mandatory requirement for obtaining a driver's license in the state, starting from this month.

Feb 10 • 13:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With more than 900 vacancies, Detran-AM opens registrations for free traffic courses in Manaus; check it out

Detran-AM has opened registrations for 990 free traffic courses in Manaus, available in both in-person and online formats.

Feb 10 • 12:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CNH: Campinas region has 59 autonomous instructors, but professionals must follow rules to use their own car

The Campinas region in Brazil has 59 registered autonomous driving instructors, but confusion regarding vehicle usage rules hampers their ability to teach effectively.

Feb 9 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Online theoretical exam for the first driver’s license starts to be carried out in Goiás

The online theoretical exam for the first National Driver's License (CNH) will commence in Goiás on Wednesday, improving accessibility for candidates.

Feb 9 • 14:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran holds auction of more than 600 vehicles in Maceió and Arapiraca

The Alagoas State Department of Traffic is set to auction off 613 vehicles in two locations, with the event scheduled for March 5 and 6.

Feb 9 • 13:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

2026 Licensing for Vehicles in the DF Expires Starting on the 23rd; Check the Calendar and Get Organized

The licensing fee for vehicles registered in the Federal District will expire starting February 23, with varying payment deadlines based on the vehicle's license plate number.

Feb 8 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parking maneuver required no longer for practical driving tests starting Monday (9) in Ceará

The State Department of Transit of Ceará (Detran-CE) announced that it will eliminate the parking maneuver step in practical driving tests starting next Monday to standardize assessments nationwide.

Feb 6 • 20:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parking maneuver is no longer an eliminatory stage in CNH exam in Tocantins; understand

Recent changes to the Brazilian Driving Exam Manual have made the parking maneuver part of the driving exam non-eliminatory, allowing it to take place at the end of the test to mirror real-life traffic situations.

Feb 6 • 12:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RN government defines organization for unified concurso for Detran, Ipern and Ceasa

The Rio Grande do Norte government has selected an organization to conduct a unified examination for 175 positions in the State Department of Transit (Detran), the State Pension Institute (Ipern), and the State Supply Center (Ceasa).

Feb 6 • 12:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran opens accreditation for autonomous traffic instructors in Amapá

The State Department of Transit of Amapá (Detran-AP) has published a regulation for the accreditation of autonomous traffic instructors, valid for 12 months and renewable, requiring recognized training, valid driver's license, and vehicle compliance.

Feb 4 • 21:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-MS systems are down this Wednesday (4)

The State Department of Transit of Mato Grosso do Sul (Detran-MS) reported that its systems are temporarily unavailable due to a technical failure in the datacenter's uninterruptible power supply.

Feb 4 • 18:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RN will have a unified exam with 175 vacancies for Detran, Ipern, and Ceasa

Rio Grande do Norte is set to hold a unified exam offering 175 positions, along with a reserve list, for the State Department of Transit (Detran), the Institute of Social Security (Ipern), and the Supply Center (Ceasa).

Feb 4 • 14:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Your car may go to auction: owners have 10 days to remove vehicles from Detran-MS

The Detran-MS has issued a notice informing owners of seized vehicles that they have 10 days to retrieve them before they are auctioned.

Feb 3 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Delay in vehicle transfer results in nearly 5,000 fines in less than a year in Presidente Prudente

In Presidente Prudente, Brazil, nearly 5,000 fines were issued for failing to transfer vehicle ownership within the legal 30-day period between January and November 2025, with a monthly average of 435 infractions.

Feb 3 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Search for the first CNH increases by 25% in the state of SP in January, says Detran; increase was 35% in the capital

The search for the first National Driver's License (CNH) in São Paulo state rose by 25% in January compared to last year, with a 35% increase noted in the capital, according to Detran-SP.

Feb 2 • 22:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-RJ stops charging for parallel parking in practical driving test

Detran-RJ has announced the removal of the parallel parking requirement from the practical driving test in compliance with new national traffic regulations.

Feb 2 • 20:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CNH in Paraíba: see what has changed and what are the requirements to obtain the first license

This article discusses recent changes to the process of obtaining a National Driver's License (CNH) in Paraíba, including the elimination of the parallel parking test and updates provided by the State Department of Transit.

Feb 2 • 19:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driving School Car Hit by Vehicle with Two Unlicensed Drivers in Detran Test Area, in Cabo Frio

A driving school car was involved in an accident during a practical driving lesson on Saturday in Cabo Frio, where the Detran conducts driving tests.

Feb 2 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran of SP announces public competition to hire 145 traffic agents

The São Paulo State Transit Department (Detran-SP) has announced a public competition to hire 145 state traffic agents, the first since 2019, requiring a higher education degree and a Category B driver's license.

Feb 2 • 18:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran announces the removal of the parallel parking test in RN

The Department of Traffic of Rio Grande do Norte (Detran-RN) announced it will remove the parallel parking test as a standalone and eliminatory stage in the practical driving exam for obtaining the first National Driver's License (CNH).

Feb 2 • 17:59 UTC

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