Congress Overturns Lula Veto, Restores Drug Test for First A and B Driver’s Licenses

Overview

• Lawmakers in a joint session rejected the veto by large margins — 379–51 in the Chamber and 70–2 in the Senate — after a government‑opposition agreement.
• First‑time applicants for categories A and B must present a negative toxicological exam with at least a 90‑day look‑back and 90‑day validity.
• Medical clinics that conduct physical and psychotechnical exams may serve as collection posts if the laboratory is accredited by Senatran.
• Vehicle ownership transfer may be completed on Detran or Senatran platforms using qualified or advanced digital signatures under Contran rules.
• Congress also restored the immediate‑effect clause, so the changes take legal force once published in the Official Gazette, with Senatran, Contran and state Detrans responsible for regulation and rollout.