To get your first National Driver's License (driver's license) or renew it, it is necessary to go through some steps, such as the practical and toxicological examination. In case of renovation, this process is intended for categories C, D and E, requiring a negative result. According to the Superior Court of Justice (STJ), the rule should be maintained for the next few years, as it is formulated by the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB). Continue reading and check if the drug test to renew CNH is mandatory.
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The toxicological test for CNH seeks to identify drug consumption within a period of 90 days (tests carried out on hair) or 180 days (tests carried out on hair). Through it, it is possible to evaluate and reduce the consumption of illicit substances by some drivers on the streets and roads, providing more safety in the Traffic.
To perform it, a small sample of the driver's hair is taken for an analysis to be carried out. called “wide window”, for being able to detect substances consumed even in a long period before the test.
If there are concerns about preparation, the driver can rest assured that they are not required. Therefore, the use of gel, shampoo, dye or conditioner does not influence the result at all, but it is required that the hair is not wet before collection.
Nowadays, the price to carry out the toxicological test varies a lot, normally between R$ 10 and R$ 110, depending on the laboratory. There are many substances that can be detected in the test, including:
On the other hand, calming, antidepressant, energetic and anabolic agents cannot be identified.
According to the STJ, the obligation of the test continues, but the presentation of a negative result in the exams is no longer associated with the professional activity of the driver, being now linked to the categories of qualification. In addition, the norm will also be applied to cases that are pending in the judiciary.
