Updated on 09/10/2026 — Since January 1, 2026, enforcement of the new rules for mopeds defined by CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023 (Brazil's National Traffic Council) has been in effect. If you have questions about what you need to register, license, or get documents for your electric vehicle in Maringá, this guide solves it—no legalese, straight to the point.
The first thing you need to understand is that not every electric vehicle is a moped. Self-propelled scooters and kick-scooters (up to 32 km/h and 1,000 W) remain exempt from registration and license plates—including in Maringá. Mopeds (above those limits) need Renavam (national vehicle registration system) registration, a plate, and annual licensing. Let's break down each case below.
What's the difference between self-propelled and moped?
CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023 (legal basis: Art. 134-A of the Brazilian Traffic Code – CTB) separates vehicles into categories. Understanding this avoids headaches (and fines).
- Self-propelled: nominal motor power up to 1,000 W, factory top speed up to 32 km/h, width up to 70 cm, and wheelbase up to 130 cm. No registration required (Art. 12 of Resolution 996/2023).
- Mopeds: electric motor up to 4 kW and factory top speed up to 50 km/h—or any scooter/kick-scooter that exceeds 1,000 W or 32 km/h. Require Renavam registration, license plate, and annual licensing.
In practice, the scooters sold at Patinep Store (such as Foston self-propelled models up to 32 km/h) fall into the first category. In other words: no plate, no registration.
Scooters and kick-scooters up to 32 km/h: no plate and no driver's license
If your vehicle qualifies as self-propelled (up to 1,000 W and 32 km/h from the factory), you do not need:
- License plate
- Renavam registration
- Driver's license (CNH) or ACC (moped authorization)
What is mandatory, according to federal regulations and Maringá Municipal Law No. 11.981/2025:
- Helmet (municipal requirement)
- Speed indicator/limiter (electronic)
- Bell
- Night signaling (front, rear, and side)
Respect local limits: 20 km/h on bike lanes and cycle tracks, 6 km/h on sidewalks and squares. You can circulate on roads with speed limits up to 40 km/h.
Electric mopeds: what's required to register in 2026?
If your vehicle is a moped (above the 32 km/h or 1,000 W limits), since 01/01/2026 it can only circulate if it is registered and has a license plate. Vehicles purchased before had until 12/31/2025 to regularize.
Required documents (according to Detran):
- Invoice (Nota Fiscal) or Declaration of Origin (with motor power)
- Owner's CPF or CNPJ + ID document
- CAT (Certificate of Adequacy to Traffic Legislation) issued by the manufacturer
- Specific code for brand/model/version (for Renavam)
For vehicles manufactured/imported before the resolution took effect, without CAT, the following are required:
- Vehicle Safety Certificate (CSV)
- Inspection Report (with engine number and VIN)
Step-by-step for registration (valid for mopeds)
The process starts online on the Detran website and ends in person. In practice:
- Access the Detran-PR website and find the "Moped Registration" service (or similar).
- Fill in the details of the owner and the vehicle (invoice, power, etc.).
- Pay the registration fee (check the amount on the site).
- Schedule the inspection—bring the vehicle and printed documents.
- Get your license plate after approval and the CRV (Vehicle Registration Certificate).
Remember: moped riders need an ACC (Authorization to Drive Mopeds) or a CNH category A license.