Brazil's Ministry of Transport is updating the CNH Digital app to notify drivers when they pass through free-flow toll plazas [1].
The update addresses the challenges of electronic tolling, where vehicles pass through checkpoints without stopping. By integrating these alerts into the official digital driver's license app, the government aims to reduce unpaid tolls and increase transparency for motorists traveling across the country.
Starting in October 2026 [1], the app will send alerts regarding pending charges to drivers using highways equipped with the free-flow system [2]. Users will be able to view their outstanding debts and process payments directly through the interface [3]. This system is designed to function nationwide, ensuring a consistent experience for drivers regardless of the region [1].
The Ministry of Transport said it will update the digital traffic wallet app to warn drivers when they pass through a toll [1]. This integration is intended to streamline the payment process for those who do not use traditional electronic tags, which typically handle automatic billing.
InfoMoney said the integration of the free-flow toll system with the CNH Digital app will allow for automatic billing notifications and payment facilities for users [3]. This move shifts the responsibility of tracking toll passages from the driver's memory to a digital record managed by the state.
Previously, drivers without automatic tags faced greater difficulty in tracking exactly when and where they had incurred charges on free-flow roads. The new functionality allows the government to notify motorists of these costs in real time, reducing the likelihood of fines for non-payment [2].
Terra said drivers traveling on highways with electronic free-flow toll systems could receive alerts about pending charges directly in the Digital Traffic Wallet (CDT) starting in October [2]. The rollout is expected to improve compliance with national transport laws and modernize the infrastructure of Brazilian highways [1].
“The CNH Digital app will be updated to send drivers alerts about passages through free‑flow tolls.”
This transition represents a shift toward a fully digitized transport ecosystem in Brazil. By leveraging the existing CNH Digital infrastructure, the Ministry of Transport is reducing the friction associated with 'invisible' tolling systems, likely increasing state revenue collection while decreasing the administrative burden of pursuing individual toll evaders.
