1st semester sees drop in fines and new leading traffic violation Delayed licensing overcame the lack of a seat belt when driving a vehicle and became the most common fine applied to drivers in the administrative region of Campinas (SP). The data was reported by the State Department of Traffic (Detran) after questioning from EPTV, a TV Globo affiliate broadcaster. According to the survey, 5,696 fines were issued for driving a vehicle that is not properly licensed in the first half of 2026. Driving without a seat belt resulted in 4,818 fines. The scenario contrasts with the same period in 2025, when Detran applied 7,157 fines for not wearing a belt and 6,381 for late licensing. ? Click here to follow the g1 Campinas channel on WhatsApp Annual licensing is mandatory and must be paid according to the state calendar, which follows the final license plate number of the car — see below. Driving a vehicle that is not properly licensed is considered a very serious offense. The penalty includes a fine of R$293.47, seven points on the National Driving License (CNH) and removal of the vehicle to the yard. Violations Total fines applied by Detran fell in the first half of 2026 Reproduction/EPTV The survey considers the 25 cities that make up the Detran's regional superintendence in Campinas: Americana Artur Nogueira Campinas Conchal Cosmópolis Engenheiro Coelho Espírito Santo do Pinhal Estiva Gerbi Holambra Hortolândia Indaiatuba Itapira Jaguariúna Limeira Mogi Guaçu Mogi Mirim Monte Mor Nova Odessa Paulínia Pedreira Santa Bárbara d'Oeste Santo Antônio de Posse Santo Antônio do Jardim Sumaré Valinhos Although the lack of licensing has become the most common infraction, it showed a drop of 10.7% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The five most applied fines in the region Relationship with IPVA According to traffic specialist lawyer Oswaldo Redaelli Filho, the number of fines for driving a vehicle that is not duly licensed is related to the lack of payment of Motor Vehicle Ownership Tax (IPVA). In June, g1 reported that Campinas (SP) accumulated R$213.9 million in IPVA debts. This scenario extends to other cities in the region. The IPVA has a higher value and varies between 1% and 4% of the vehicle's market value, according to the table from the Fundação Instituto de Pesquisas Econômicas (Fipe). "When the driver doesn't pay the IPVA, he can't get the license. It's the same as traffic fines. When I go to get the vehicle licensed, I have to pay off all the debts, that is, the licensing fee, the fines and also the IPVA debt", explained Oswaldo. "That's where it gets stuck. The IPVA is a high value. If you don't pay in installments, from the second installment onwards you have to pay in full. The State gets stuck and leaves the vehicle owner without the right to licensing", he added. Hortolândia leads IPVA 2026 default among 10 largest cities in the region. The obligation means that drivers have to pay attention to tax charges. App driver Cinthia Rafael said that the precaution is to avoid embarrassment to passengers. "Always pay attention. I never let the IPVA or licensing expire, so as not to harm me in the future. Even to provide security for the passenger as well", he commented. Journalist Liliana Samara Dias highlighted that IPVA and licensing payments are part of the traffic rules. "You have to look every year, right? To avoid any problems. And normally pay in cash, because this thing of paying in installments sometimes doesn't work out", he advised. How to license the vehicle? Failure to pay for vehicle licensing can result in a fine Reproduction/EPTV The quickest way to license is through the Detran portal, where the service can be completed in a few minutes. To complete the process, you must pay any traffic fines and IPVA, enter your Renavam number and pay the fee of R$174.08. After payment, the vehicle's digital document (CRLV-e) can be downloaded or printed on plain paper via the Detran, Poupatempo or National Traffic Secretariat (Senatran) portal, in addition to the Detran and Poupatempo Digital applications. The document can be saved on your cell phone or kept in print. It is also possible to pay the fee at partner banks, via internet banking, app or ATM. 2026 licensing calendar in São Paulo Until July 31st: final plates 1 and 2 Until August 31st: final plates 3 and 4 Until September 30th: final plates 5 and 6 Until October 31st: final plates 7 and 8 Until November 30th: final plates 9 Until December 31st: final plates 0 Calendar for trucks and tractor trucks Until September 30th: final plates 1 and 2 Until October 31st: final plates 3, 4 and 5 Until November 30th: final plates 6, 7 and 8 Until December 31st: final plates 9 and 0 VIDEOS: everything about Campinas and the region See more news about the region on g1 Campinas