If you think you can ride an electric scooter at up to 32 km/h anywhere in Brazil, I need to give you some important news: in 2026, that federal cap has become just a starting point. CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023 allows up to 32 km/h, but it also delegates the regulation of circulation to the municipalities. And cities are using that to enact their own rules.
A survey by the newspaper O Globo, published on 04/08/2026, showed that the capitals are tightening the rules and creating a true mosaic of speed limits, helmet requirements, and minimum ages. If you live in Maringá, Municipal Law No. 11,981/2025 also applies in practice. The point is: before you ride, check your city's rule – because the limit on the sign isn't always the federal cap.