Bill No. 1.550/2026 is currently under review in the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies. It would insert Article 58-A into the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB), establishing national rules for electric scooters and other self-propelled individual mobility devices. If it becomes law, scooters would be prohibited from riding on the roadway of streets designated for motor vehicles. In other words: no riding on roads alongside cars and motorcycles.
The proposed text allows circulation only on bike lanes, cycle paths, local streets with specific municipal regulations, and clearly marked shared areas. Municipalities and the Federal District would be responsible for setting speed limits and usage conditions.
This movement aligns with Contran Resolution 996/2023 and existing municipal laws, such as Maringá's Law 11.981/2025. That means federal legislators are tightening the rules to standardize them across Brazil. In this post, you'll understand what it means for anyone using a scooter in the city and how to prepare without hassle.
What Does Bill 1.550/2026 Actually Prohibit?
The main point is the ban on electric scooters on the roadway of public roads intended for motor vehicle traffic. That includes busy streets, avenues, and any road where the speed limit exceeds what is safe for a device that typically reaches up to 32 km/h.
The bill does not ban scooter use outright—it simply directs circulation to safer areas. The goal is to avoid direct interaction with cars, motorcycles, and trucks, reducing traffic conflicts.
Where Can Electric Scooters Ride if the Bill Becomes Law?
According to the bill's text, circulation would be restricted to:
- Bike lanes and cycle paths — spaces already dedicated to bicycles and other active mobility vehicles;
- Local streets — only when there is specific regulation from the municipal traffic authority;
- Shared areas — properly signed for that purpose.
In practice, that means sidewalks, squares, parks, and fast roads would be off-limits for scooters, unless there's specific local regulation. Violators would be subject to CTB penalties, as defined by Contran.
How Does This Relate to Maringá's Rules?
Maringá already has Municipal Law No. 11.981/2025, which sets specific speed limits: 20 km/h on bike lanes and cycle paths, 6 km/h on sidewalks, squares, and parks, and prohibits riding on roads with speed limits above 40 km/h. The federal bill follows this same logic, but focuses on prohibiting traffic on car lanes altogether.
If the bill becomes law, scooter users in Maringá will need to prioritize bike lanes, cycle paths, and marked shared areas. Local streets would only be usable if the city issues specific regulations. Therefore, the smart move is to start using your scooter in the same spaces as bicycles, avoiding sidewalks and heavy traffic roads.
In practice, nothing changes immediately, but cities are likely to adapt to create a safer environment for those who choose light electric mobility.
What Does Contran Resolution 996/2023 Say?
Since 2023, Resolution 996 classifies electric scooters and e-scooters as low-speed mobility devices. The technical limit is 32 km/h—above that, the vehicle changes category and may require a driver's license or registration.
For scooters that stay within 32 km/h, no driver's license is required, and the minimum age to ride without supervision is 16. A helmet is mandatory, as are a speed indicator, a bell, and nighttime lighting (in Maringá, per municipal law).
Bill 1.550/2026 does not revoke this resolution—it complements it by adding circulation rules.