The Maringá City Hall is preparing a decree that will detail regulations for electric scooter use throughout the city, reinforcing Municipal Law nº 11.981/2025 signed in July 2025. The text, announced in May 2026 by the Urban Mobility Department (Semob), brings important changes about where you can ride, mandatory equipment, and how enforcement will work.
If you ride an e-scooter in Maringá — or are thinking about starting — you need to stay informed. This guide details current rules and what's coming, so you can ride safely, legally, and without unwanted surprises.
What is the new decree and when does it take effect?
The decree is currently being drafted by Maringá City Hall and will reinforce specific points of Law nº 11.981/2025, which has been in effect since July of last year. It will detail enforcement methods, define fine amounts, and reaffirm circulation restrictions announced in May 2026.
Follow the Municipal Official Gazette to learn when the decree is officially published. In the meantime, the current municipal law already establishes the main rules.
Sidewalks: You CANNOT ride there (and it's prohibited by law)
One of the main changes is the clear prohibition against riding on sidewalks — highlighted as a key point of the new decree. But this was already required by Law nº 11.981/2025, which sets a maximum speed of 6 km/h on sidewalks, plazas, and parks, making circulation in these areas practically impossible.
The new decree will reinforce that scooters should not use sidewalks. Your correct zones are:
- Bike lanes and bike paths: maximum speed of 20 km/h (12 mph)
- Shared-use roads: only on streets with speed limits up to 40 km/h (25 mph) — prohibited on high-speed roads or expressways
If a bike lane is available on your route, you are required to use it — you cannot ride on roads with 60 km/h (37 mph) speed limits if a bike path alternative exists.
Mandatory Equipment: Helmet, Bell, and Lights
Both municipal law and federal CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023 require a set of safety equipment. The decree will reinforce these requirements:
- Helmet mandatory (Law nº 11.981/2025)
- Speed indicator (CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023)
- Bell or sound signal (announced in the new decree)
- Night safety lights: front, rear, and side lights (federal requirement)
If you bought a scooter in 2025 or 2026, check whether it already comes with these items. Models from Foston, Bee Green, Panda, and Goo Elétricos that we sell at Patinep Store comply with these standards — and our technical support can help with adaptations and inspections.
Fines and Enforcement: What's Coming in the Decree
The new decree will establish enforcement methods and fine amounts for those who break the rules. Although official numbers haven't been announced yet, it's clear that enforcement will target:
- Riding on sidewalks
- Not wearing a helmet
- Missing mandatory equipment (bell, speed indicator, night lights)
- Riding in prohibited areas or above the permitted speed limit
- Use by riders under 16 years old (Law nº 11.981/2025)
Until the decree is published in the Official Gazette, follow current rules to avoid any issues. Best practice is to always choose bike lanes and paths, keep equipment in working order, and respect speed limits.
Federal Regulations: What CONTRAN Already Defines
Before the municipal decree, CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023 (Brazil's National Traffic Council) already established federal standards for e-scooters. This federal regulation requires all scooters to have a speed limiter set to a maximum of 32 km/h (20 mph) and establishes safety equipment standards that municipal law builds upon.