Brazil - Apply for National Traffic Accident Prevention Program Card (Cartao do Programa Nacional de Prevencao de Acidentes de Transito)

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for National Traffic Accident Prevention Program Card (Cartão do Programa Nacional de Prevenção de Acidentes de Trânsito), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Transport link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. For more details, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
11. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Defensive Driving Courses
• Proof of residence (a utility bill or any official document that shows your address).
• A recent passport-sized photograph.
• Report Hazards
• Participate in Community Efforts
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Transport
Address: Esplanada dos Ministérios,
Bloco R - Ed. Headquarters - Ground Floor (Old Library),
room T2 Brasília - Federal District CEP: 70.044-902
Telephone: (61) 2029-8091
Contact link

Eligibility

The following people are eligible to apply for the National Traffic Accident Prevention Program Card in Brazil:

• Brazilian citizens who are at least 18 years old
• Drivers who have a valid driver's license
• Drivers who have completed a traffic safety course approved by the Brazilian government

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Parents name
• Parents occupation
• ZIP code
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Other details

Need for the Document

• The National Traffic Accident Prevention Program Card (Cartão de Programa Nacional de Prevenção de Acidentes de Trânsito) in Brazil is a document that provides discounts on car insurance premiums and other benefits to drivers who have completed a traffic safety course.

Information which might help

Here are some of the benefits of having the National Traffic Accident Prevention Program Card in Brazil:

• Discounts on car insurance premiums
• Discounts on public transportation fares
• Discounts on parking fees
• Access to special lanes for carpools and buses

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The National Traffic Accident Prevention Program Card is a great way to save money and improve your safety on the road. If you are a driver in Brazil, I encourage you to apply for the card.