What Does Maringá Law 11.981 Define for Electric Scooters?
Municipal Law No. 11.981/2025, approved in July 2025, regulates the use of electric scooters in Maringá. It defines where to ride, speed limits, and mandatory equipment.
The rules apply to any self-propelled scooter, regardless of brand — including the Foston, Bee Green, Panda, and Goo Elétricos models we sell here at Patinep Store.
If you use a scooter for commuting or leisure, you need to know the limits. Riding outside the rules can result in fines or seizure of the equipment.
Maximum speed: 20 km/h on bike lanes and 6 km/h on sidewalks
The speed limit is the most important point of Law 11.981. On bike lanes and cycle tracks, the maximum speed is 20 km/h.
On sidewalks, squares, and parks, the limit drops to 6 km/h — a brisk walking pace. On shared roads, riding is only allowed if the road's speed limit is up to 40 km/h.
Important: even if your scooter can reach 32 km/h (the technical limit of CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023), in Maringá you must respect the local limit of 20 km/h.
Mandatory equipment: what your scooter needs to have
The law requires three mandatory items: a speed indicator, a bell, and nighttime signaling. Without them, you cannot legally ride.
Helmet use is also mandatory. This applies to all ages, including adults over 18.
The scooters we sell already come with these items — Foston, Bee Green, and Panda include them from the factory. If yours doesn't have them, contact our technical support to install them.
Minimum age and passenger ban
Minors under 16 cannot ride electric scooters in Maringá. For those between 16 and 18, Cetran-PR Resolution 106/2026 requires authorization from guardians.
Passenger transport is prohibited. Electric scooters are for individual use — carrying someone on the back or standing is an infraction.
Another important rule: where to park. You cannot block sidewalks, pedestrian access, building entrances, or accessibility ramps. The city may designate specific parking spots.
What changes with Cetran-PR Resolution 106/2026
In July 2026, Paraná published Cetran-PR Resolution No. 106/2026 with state guidelines.
It reinforces the minimum age of 16, guardian authorization for minors under 18, and the 20 km/h limit on bike lanes and cycle tracks. It also defines riding in the same direction as traffic on roads with speed limits up to 40 km/h.
If Maringá's municipal law is updated, it should follow these guidelines. But until then, Law 11.981/2025 remains in effect.
Enforcement: sanctions and pending rules
Law 11.981 does not detail all sanctions. In September 2026, Maringá city councilors presented proposals to extend the rule to other self-propelled devices (such as electric bikes and hoverboards) and to detail enforcement and fines.
These changes are still in progress — they are not law until approved. You should follow what is currently in effect: 20 km/h speed, helmet, and mandatory equipment.
When in doubt, always prefer the bike lane. In Maringá, you'll find safe options near parks, UEM, and downtown. Respect the 20 km/h limit and use light signaling when it gets dark.
Frequently asked questions about Maringá Law 11.981
Do I need a driver's license to ride an electric scooter in Maringá?
No. According to CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023, electric scooters up to 32 km/h do not require a driver's license, license plate, or registration. Just follow municipal speed rules, wear a helmet, and have the mandatory equipment.
Can you ride an electric scooter on the street in Maringá?
Yes, but only on roads with a speed limit of up to 40 km/h and in the same direction as traffic. On fast roads or those with higher limits, riding is prohibited — prefer bike lanes and cycle tracks.
Can minors ride electric scooters in Maringá?
From age 16, with guardian authorization. Minors under 16 are prohibited by Law 11.981/2025.