Brazil CNH Rule Allows Independent Instructors, Disrupting Driving Schools

Brazil's Contran resolution, effective immediately, removes the requirement for driving school enrollment for CNH categories A and B, permitting practical lessons with accredited independent instructors. This regulatory shift, approved unanimously in December 2025, enables new digital platforms connecting students to instructors, potentially disrupting the traditional driving school market. The change is significant for Brazil's driver licensing system and creates new business opportunities, though its full market impact is still emerging.