According to Resolution 866 of Contran (National Traffic Council) of December 13, 2021, the current rules for the new driver's license will be valid from June 2022. Therefore, pay attention to the changes and deadlines. Follow this link to find out what the new rules are for renewing your driver's license in 2022.

Well, the driver's license (CNH) is a mandatory document that enables any driver to drive on the country's roads.

Therefore, due to its importance, renewal must be done periodically.

Because if a traffic officer stops you and you don't have your driver's license, or if it's expired, you'll get a fine and points on your license.

With the arrival of the pandemic, renewals were temporarily suspended. But now they must be done, under the new rules.

Also, documents with upcoming deadlines will follow the same procedure.

Great, the new 2022 driver's license will replace the old ones, which expired during the pandemic, and those that are yet to expire.

Therefore, the new driver's license will come with a series of modifications, making it more modern and secure. It will now follow the international standard format.

Thus, in addition to its Portuguese version, it can also be printed in English and French. This makes it possible to use it in other countries.

Well, the main change is in relation to vehicle classification, which will now have 14 different categories.

For this purpose, a table has been created that will be printed on the back of the document. It combines the current letters with pictograms (symbolic drawings of vehicles), followed or not by the number 1.

Thus, this table, based on the European standard, identifies which types of vehicles the holder of the driver's license can drive. 

In addition to these details, the new Wallet will also undergo some other changes, such as:

So, the new driver's license will include an identification. It will indicate whether the driver is already experienced or still a novice.

Therefore, the letter "P" indicates that the driver has a "Driving Permit," and the letter "D" shows that he has a "Permanent License." 

Another change is that the new driver's license will be printed in various colors, predominantly green and yellow. It will also include some graphics to help prevent fraud and counterfeiting.

And it will still have the QR Code, which has been in place since 2017.

Well, as mentioned above, the new driver's license can be used in other countries. In addition, it will serve as a document for boarding at Brazilian airports.

Therefore, it will have the abbreviation BR instead of the abbreviation of the state where it was issued, in addition to the international code used in passports. 

Therefore, it is up to the driver to choose between the physical or digital format. If preferred, they can opt for both.

According to legal regulations, the driver will be able to request the inclusion of their social name and affective affiliation.

Alright, now that you know what the new driver's license will look like, let's go through the step-by-step process for renewing your driver's license in 2022, according to the new rules:

It is important to know that, according to the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB), professional drivers are required to undergo a toxicological examination in order to have their driver's license revoked.

You don't need to worry if your driver's license expired during the pandemic and you haven't renewed it yet.

The deadlines for renewing it have been changed for those whose licenses expired up to December 2021.

Therefore, it will be done gradually with new limits. See the three examples below:

Therefore, you should check your state's DETRAN website to find out which one is scheduled for renewing your driver's license.

Next, let's look at the validity periods of driver's licenses, depending on the driver's age.

According to the new 2022 driver's license renewal rules, people up to 50 years old must renew their license every ten years.

For those aged between 50 and 70, the period is five years, and for those over 70, it is three years.

According to the new rules, the state's DETRAN (Department of Motor Vehicles) will inform the driver when the validity period is nearing its expiration date.

But pay attention to the expiration date of your driver's license. Don't wait to be notified and renew it before it expires.

Anyone caught driving with an expired driver's license for more than 30 days will be fined. Since the infraction is considered very serious, seven points will be added to their license.

Finally, please note that the new 2022 driver's license is now available for Android and iOS systems for all renewals made in 2022. See below how to download the app to obtain your digital driver's license.