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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Complete Guide 2026: How to Apply for the AB 60 License in California if You Are an Undocumented Migrant in the U.S.

The article provides a comprehensive guide for undocumented migrants on how to apply for California's AB 60 driver's license, which allows them to drive legally without proof of legal residency.

Mar 3 • 11:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for migrants in New York: how to add the 6 points to obtain a driver's license by March 2026

New regulations in New York will make it easier for migrants, including those without regular immigration status, to obtain a driver's license by allowing them to accumulate points through various documents.

Mar 3 • 00:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driving License Without Driving School? Detran-MS Offers Free In-Person Course for First License

Detran-MS is providing a free theoretical in-person course for individuals seeking their first National Driver's License (CNH) in Mato Grosso do Sul, despite the federal government having launched a fully digital study option.

Mar 2 • 16:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Registration for CNH Social in Amazonas ends this Monday (2); see how to participate

The Amazonas government is closing registrations for the CNH Social program on Monday, offering free driver's licenses to low-income residents.

Mar 2 • 12:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Official guide: how to process the driver's license if you move to Florida in 2026

The article provides an official guide for individuals moving to Florida in 2026 on how to process their driver's license, including time limits and requirements.

Mar 1 • 20:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Caught by authorities – this driver's speed: he faces a fine or may even lose his driving license

A driver caught speeding at 149 km/h may face a fine and temporary suspension of their driving license, sparking a heated debate on social media.

Feb 28 • 11:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Colander-wearing Pastafarian strains the rules with Queensland driver’s licence photo

A Pastafarian in Queensland is resisting state demands to relinquish his driver's license photo featuring him in a colander, claiming it represents his religious freedom.

Feb 28 • 05:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Two transgender men sue Kansas over ‘dehumanizing’ driver’s license law

Two transgender men are suing the state of Kansas, claiming a new law invalidates their driver’s licenses in a discriminatory manner that violates their constitutional rights.

Feb 27 • 22:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From California to New York: Which States Accept the Digital Driver's License and Which Do Not

This article discusses which U.S. states accept digital driver's licenses, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Feb 27 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New CNH: More than 16,000 residents of Acre have already requested their first license through the app in 2026

Over 16,000 residents in Acre have applied for their first National Driver's License through the CNH app in 2026, with a significant cost reduction and streamlined process.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification for February 28

The article discusses three key announcements related to South Korea's upcoming March 1st commemoration of the March 1st Movement, a multicultural education award, and a public contest for driver's license exam questions.

Feb 27 • 08:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Update: Valid Documents in California in March 2026 and What to Do If ICE Stops You at a Traffic Stop

This article discusses the validity of driving documents for immigrants in California as of March 2026, specifically focusing on the AB 60 driver's license and how to handle interactions with immigration officers during traffic stops.

Feb 27 • 02:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

U.S. state changes driver's license regulations

Kansas has enacted a law requiring transgender individuals to revert their identification to the sex assigned at birth for driver's licenses, affecting approximately 1,700 drivers.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver with expired driver's license for 15 years causes accident with van, leaving 16 injured in MG

An 80-year-old man with a driver's license expired for 15 years caused a serious accident in Cláudio, Brazil, resulting in 16 people being injured.

Feb 26 • 22:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Licenses for undocumented foreigners in Illinois: the change from TVDL to standard permit

Illinois is changing its Temporary Visitor Driver's License (TVDL) to a standard driver's license, allowing undocumented residents to obtain an official ID starting in 2024.

Feb 26 • 12:33 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From March 3, major changes for drivers. A new reason for revoking a driver's license will be introduced

New regulations in Poland will lower the minimum age for obtaining a category B driver's license to 17, subjecting young drivers to new restrictions.

Feb 26 • 05:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Requirements of the MVC in New Jersey: How to Process a Driver's License Without Social Security or ITIN

The article discusses how undocumented migrants in New Jersey can obtain a driver's license despite lacking a Social Security number, under a law that has been in effect for five years.

Feb 25 • 08:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New CNH: more than 10,000 Brazilians have already obtained their first driver's license through the government app

Over 10,000 Brazilians have successfully completed the process of obtaining their first driver's license using the CNH Brazil app launched by the Ministry of Transport.

Feb 24 • 21:28 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
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ban under-16s from riding ebikes and e-scooters then require a driver’s licence, Queensland inquiry to recommend

A Queensland parliamentary inquiry recommends banning under-16s from riding ebikes and e-scooters and requiring a driver’s license for riders over 16.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Running a red light and using a bus lane: nearly 2,000 drivers in AL had their driver's license suspended in 2025

In 2025, Alagoas saw 1,752 drivers have their National Driver's License suspended due to serious traffic violations, primarily for running red lights and driving in bus lanes.

Feb 24 • 13:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Driver's License Reform: Not even the driving instructor would sign up now

A driving instructor in Germany expresses frustration over potential reforms to make driver's licenses cheaper, causing uncertainty for both instructors and students.

Feb 24 • 07:22 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to Spanish: The U.S. will require English exam for truck drivers to obtain a commercial driver's license

The U.S. will now require truck drivers to take their licensing exams in English as part of a new initiative to enhance road safety.

Feb 23 • 18:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maserati in debt and Porsche with a driver without a license are seized in Balneário Camboriú; VIDEO

Two luxury cars were seized in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil, due to irregularities; a Maserati was found with significant debts, and a Porsche was driven by a person without a valid license.

Feb 23 • 13:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Expensive Driver's License: Getting a Driver's License? "I would also wait for a while"

Driving instructors in Germany express uncertainty as potential reforms might lead to lower costs for acquiring a driver's license, causing a wait-and-see attitude among new students.

Feb 23 • 13:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

DMV in Texas: the rule that allows migrants with pending asylum to apply for driver's licenses in the U.S.

Texas has introduced a regulation allowing migrants with pending asylum cases to obtain driver's licenses, facilitating their ability to work and study.

Feb 22 • 19:12 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Driver reported and driver's license confiscated after accident in tunnel

A driver has been reported and had their driver's license confiscated following an accident in a tunnel on the E6 highway in Sørfold, Norway.

Feb 22 • 11:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Poland Radically Changes Traffic Regulations – Driver’s License Permanently Revoked for Certain Violations, Imprisonment is Foreseen

Poland is tightening its traffic laws by permanently revoking driving licenses for new violations and introducing severe penalties including imprisonment.

Feb 21 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is taken to police station after presenting fake driver's license and ends up arrested for homicide in Santarém

A man was arrested in Santarém, Brazil, after presenting a fake national driver's license at a police barrier, which led to the discovery of an outstanding warrant for homicide against him.

Feb 21 • 12:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New CNH: see the new limits of points to lose your driver's license after rule change

This year, new rules regarding point accumulation for Brazil's National Driver's License (CNH) came into effect, adjusting the limits for license suspension based on serious infractions.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

João Gomes applies for first driver's license in Bahia

Artist João Gomes visited the Ciretran in Bahia to apply for his first driver's license, engaging with staff while sharing the moment on social media.

Feb 20 • 23:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How to know if you have traffic fines in the U.S. with your license plate number in 2026

This article explains how drivers in the U.S. can check for outstanding traffic fines using their license plate number, highlighting the state-specific management of violations and the need for awareness across state lines.

Feb 20 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In Texas, a veteran told how he discovered that the debts of his driver's license were not real

A Texas veteran found himself wrongly charged for tolls due to an error involving similar license plates.

Feb 20 • 19:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government adds a requirement for processing the driver's license

The Argentine government has mandated that applicants must provide an electronic address to proceed with their driver's license applications.

Feb 20 • 17:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Warsaw. Attack on a Pregnant Ukrainian Woman. "I Am Polish and I Can Do Anything"

A pregnant Ukrainian woman in Warsaw faced a verbal attack from a driver who expressed xenophobic sentiments when he saw her husband's Ukrainian license plates.

Feb 20 • 12:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Traffic accident with injury to a pedestrian – The 87-year-old driver had his license revoked

An 87-year-old driver involved in a traffic accident in Stavroupoli, Thessaloniki, had his driving license revoked for previous infractions.

Feb 20 • 09:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New rule for CNH provides suspension with 20, 30, or 40 points; understand the criteria

In 2026, Brazil implemented new point accumulation rules for the National Driver's License (CNH), affecting suspension thresholds based on traffic violations.

Feb 20 • 06:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

It’s real. Permanent Driver’s License for Motorcyclists Approved; it will only be available in this state | Costs and requirements

A permanent driver’s license for motorcyclists has been approved in Sinaloa, Mexico, allowing riders to avoid periodic renewals and save money and time.

Feb 19 • 19:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From February 18: how the DOT measure affects commercial truck drivers in California

The DOT's announcement on February 18 about the closure of over 550 commercial driver's license training schools has raised concerns among truck drivers and training center owners in California.

Feb 19 • 18:34 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Court: It Is Not Enough to Temporarily Increase Engine Revolutions

A court ruled on a dispute regarding a practical driving test, specifically examining the failure of a candidate to properly perform a maneuver required for obtaining a category B driver's license.

Feb 19 • 10:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Supervision seizes 1,009 mopeds in São Paulo since new law in January

In São Paulo, 1,009 mopeds have been seized following the enforcement of new regulations requiring registration and a driver's license for their operation.

Feb 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Digital Documents. Ten Million Activations on Io

The IT-Wallet feature of the Io app has reached over 10 million activations, allowing users to store digital versions of key documents like their driver's license and health card.

Feb 19 • 05:45 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

Parking maneuver no longer required in practical exam for driver's license starting Thursday (19) in Piauí

The practical exam for obtaining a driver's license in Piauí will no longer require a parking maneuver as of Thursday, with changes to failure thresholds also implemented.

Feb 18 • 19:57 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The driving lines of a suspected drunk driver raise police attention in Oulu – substances in the blood and a missing license: watch the episode for free on ISTV

Police in Oulu have taken notice of a suspected drunk driver's erratic driving patterns, indicating the presence of substances in their system and an absence of a valid driving license.

Feb 18 • 09:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Driver's License Reform: Safety as an Excuse

The article critiques excessive regulations in Germany's driving schools, highlighting their impact on costs for students without clear evidence of improving safety.

Feb 18 • 09:30 UTC

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