Minister denied Abrapsit’s request that questioned the exemption from medical and psychological examinations for drivers considered ‘good drivers’
The Federal Supreme Court (STF) rejected this Thursday (29) an action against the automatic renewal of the National Driving License (CNH) for drivers considered “good drivers”, which provides for the exemption from physical and mental fitness exams. The decision was taken by minister Flávio Dino.
The action had been presented by the Brazilian Association of Traffic Psychology (Abrapsit), which questioned the rule that exempts drivers without traffic violations from medical and psychological examinations in the last 12 months and registered in the National Positive Driver Registry (RNPC).
In the decision, the minister understood that the entity does not meet the legal requirements to propose the action.
According to the STF, Abrapsit brings together members from different backgrounds, such as clinics and councils, which distorts the representation of a homogeneous professional category.
Furthermore, the Court assessed that the presence of associates in different states does not prove the national character required by law.
Given the lack of active legitimacy, the minister decided not to consider the direct action of unconstitutionality. As a result, the validity of the Provisional Measure that establishes the automatic renewal of for drivers without violations was maintained.
