Overview

• The Ministry of Transport launched a 30-day public consultation on Participa + Brasil to gather input on scrapping compulsory classes for driver licensing.
• The draft targets categories A and B and keeps theoretical and practical exams, while making classes optional and allowing study via CFCs, distance learning, digital materials, or accredited independent instructors.
• Proposals include removing the minimum load of 20 practical hours and easing theoretical requirements, with state Detrans credentialing instructors and platforms.
• Officials say the change can be enacted by Contran resolution without Congress, and they cite current CNH costs of roughly R$3,000–R$4,000 with potential savings of up to 80%.
• The initiative faces pushback from transit bodies and autoescola groups over training quality and market impact, with sector estimates warning of thousands of potential closures.