Maringá is on the move. After establishing Municipal Law No. 11.981/2025, which regulates e-scooters and electric scooters in the city, city council members have introduced new proposals to expand and adjust this legislation. The bills under discussion seek to include other individual mobility equipment and establish more comprehensive circulation rules — all within the challenge of expanding micro-mobility while maintaining safety and peaceful coexistence with pedestrians.
If you ride an e-scooter or are thinking about starting, it's worth following these changes. In this post, we explain what's being discussed at City Hall, how the city is evolving, and what you already need to know to ride legally and safely in Maringá.
What are the bills under discussion?
According to a Maringá Post report from September 2026, city council members introduced proposals to expand municipal legislation on individual mobility. One aims to include new types of self-propelled equipment that aren't currently covered by existing law. The other seeks to adjust circulation rules for different types of streets.
Important: these are bills under review, not approved laws. Until they're voted on and signed into law, Municipal Law No. 11.981/2025 and CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023 remain in effect — the rules we already know.
Maringá is expanding its bike lane network
It's not just legislation that's evolving. The city government is expanding Maringá's bike lane network by approximately 25%, growing from the current roughly 40 km to add about 10 km of new bike lanes and separated bicycle paths. Sections of Horácio Racanello, Brasil, and Pedro Taques avenues have already received maintenance.
More infrastructure means more safe space for e-scooters and scooters. This investment signals that the city recognizes micro-mobility as part of the solution for urban transportation.
Why is the city reviewing the legislation?
Maringá's Secretary of Urban Mobility, Luciano Brito, stated that the traffic enforcement team has shrunk by 65% while the vehicle fleet is surging. The answer lies in technology and a new mobility plan that includes e-scooters and scooters more clearly and comprehensively.
The goal is for legislation to match reality: more and more residents of Maringá use this equipment daily. Good regulation means safety for everyone — riders and pedestrians alike.
What's in effect today in Maringá?
Until the new bills are approved, you must follow Municipal Law No. 11.981/2025 and CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023. Here are the current rules:
- Speed limits: 20 km/h (12 mph) on bike lanes and separated bicycle paths; 6 km/h (4 mph) on sidewalks, plazas, and parks; 40 km/h (25 mph) on shared-use streets
- Required equipment: helmet, speedometer, bell, and night lighting (front and rear lights)
- Where you can ride: bike lanes, separated bicycle paths, and streets with speed limits up to 40 km/h. Prohibited on high-speed or expressways
- Minimum age: 16 years old (no driver's license required for e-scooters up to 32 km/h, per CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023)
What to watch for at City Hall?
City council members are discussing two main areas:
- New equipment types: possibility of including electric unicycles, electric skateboards, and other forms of individual mobility that don't yet have express regulation
- Adjusted circulation rules: clearer guidelines on where each type of equipment can ride and how coexistence with pedestrians should work
Following City Hall sessions helps you understand upcoming changes and participate in the discussion if needed.
Best practices that apply today and tomorrow
Regardless of legal changes, some practices protect you and your community now and in the future:
- Always wear a helmet — it's the best protection in a fall or collision
- Use lights — even during the day, visibility saves lives
- Respect speed limits — they exist for pedestrian safety
- Stay in designated lanes — bike lanes and cyclepaths are your space
- Be courteous to pedestrians — ring your bell before passing, give them space
- Maintain your equipment — check brakes, lights, and battery regularly
These habits make the city safer for everyone and keep you prepared for whatever regulations come next.