In 2026, Brazil revised the rules for point accumulation on the National Driver's License (CNH), introducing a system where the suspension limits are determined by the number of serious infractions committed over the past year. Under the previous rules, drivers could accumulate up to 20 points in a year before facing suspension. Now, the maximum limit has been increased to 40 points for those with no serious infractions in the last 12 months, allowing for more leniency in minor violations.

However, the new system tightens the rules for those who have committed serious infractions. If a driver has one serious infraction in the past year, the suspension limit drops to 30 points, and if there are additional serious violations, it can fall to as low as 20 points. This change is aimed at making the roads safer by encouraging drivers to adhere to traffic laws more stringently.

This modification in regulations could lead to significant changes in driving behavior in Brazil, as it creates an incentive for drivers to avoid serious infractions altogether. With stricter consequences for those who accumulate points due to grave violations, the Brazilian government hopes to improve road safety and reduce accidents, thus benefiting the overall traffic system in the long run.