CONTRAN Resolution 1022/2026 is this year's legislative news for anyone using an electric scooter in Brazil. Published on June 26, 2026, in the Official Gazette (Diário Oficial da União), it complements Resolution 996/2023 and establishes new safety and circulation requirements for light electric mobility vehicles — including scooters, electric bicycles, and mopeds.
If you ride in Maringá, you need to understand what this rule changes in practice. The regulation is still being consolidated, but the direction is clear: keep your equipment within the specifications already required and stay tuned to local enforcement. In this guide, we explain the essentials.
What is CONTRAN Resolution 1022/2026?
It is the most recent update to the Brazilian regulatory framework for electric micro-mobility. It addresses technical safety and circulation requirements, with prohibited items and detailed specifications in Annex II of the rule.
In practice, 1022/2026 reinforces what was already established in 996/2023 — such as signaling, speed limiters, and a bell — and adds new requirements that are still being consolidated by traffic authorities.
What already applies under Resolution 996/2023?
Resolution 996/2023 came fully into effect on January 1, 2026. For electric scooters, it defines:
- Maximum equipment speed: 32 km/h (technical limitation)
- Maximum power: up to 1,000 W
- No driver's license (CNH) required for electric scooters up to 32 km/h
- Minimum age: 16 years old without accompaniment
- Mandatory equipment: speed indicator, bell, and night signaling
If your scooter already meets these requirements, you are ahead of the curve. Resolution 1022/2026 does not revoke 996 — it complements it.
What changes with Resolution 1022/2026?
The new rule focuses on technical safety and circulation requirements. This may directly impact items such as signaling, speed limiters, and usage rules on sidewalks, bike lanes, and roads with speed limits up to 40 km/h.
Since the resolution is very recent, practical enforcement still depends on consolidation by local authorities. In Maringá, the way forward is to follow Detran-PR and the Municipal Mobility Department.
How does circulation work in Maringá?
Municipal Law 11.981/2025 (Maringá) remains in effect. It defines specific limits for the city:
- Bike lanes and cycle tracks: maximum 20 km/h
- Sidewalks, squares, and parks: maximum 6 km/h
- Shared roads: only where the speed limit is up to 40 km/h
- Helmet: mandatory
Resolution 1022/2026 tends to reinforce these rules, not contradict them. In other words, continue to respect local limits and always wear a helmet.
What should you do now?
Don't panic. The recommendation is simple: keep your scooter within the specifications of Resolution 996/2023 — up to 32 km/h, night signaling, bell, and speed indicator — and follow guidance from Detran-PR.
At Patinep Store, in Maringá, you’ll find scooters that already meet the standards, along with our own technical support to bring your equipment into compliance. If you have questions about your specific situation, visit our store or talk to our team.
Frequently Asked Questions about Resolution 1022/2026
Do I need a driver's license to ride an electric scooter?
No. Under Resolution 996/2023, electric scooters up to 32 km/h do not require a driver's license. Resolution 1022/2026 does not change that.
Is Resolution 1022/2026 already in effect?
Yes. It was published on June 26, 2026, in the Official Gazette. However, practical enforcement is still being consolidated by local traffic authorities.
What happens if I ride above 32 km/h?
Above 32 km/h, the device is no longer considered an electric scooter and may be classified as a moped, requiring a category A driver's license and other requirements.
Do I need to wear a helmet in Maringá?
Yes. Municipal Law 11.981/2025 makes wearing a helmet mandatory for electric scooters in the city.
Where can I confirm the application of Resolution 1022/2026?
Contact Detran-PR or the Maringá Municipal Mobility Department for official guidance on the new resolution.