Paraná has a new rule for electric scooter riders in 2026. Resolution No. 106/2026 from the Paraná State Traffic Council (CETRAN-PR) was published to guide municipalities on the use of electric bicycles and self-propelled personal mobility devices — the category that includes electric scooters.
In practice, anyone already riding in Maringá or thinking about buying a scooter needs to understand what has changed. The state regulation sets a minimum age, speed limits, and where riding is prohibited. But note: it does not replace Municipal Law No. 11.981/2025, which still applies to the streets of Maringá.
Keep reading to learn exactly what Paraná's new rule requires, how it fits with federal legislation, and what you need to do to ride within the law.
Minimum age for electric scooters in Paraná: 16 years
The key point of CETRAN-PR Resolution 106/2026 is the minimum age of 16 to ride electric scooters and other self-propelled devices on public roads in Paraná.
Those aged 16 to under 18 can only ride with authorization from parents or guardians. And there's an important detail: guardians can be held civilly liable for damages caused by minors in this age group.
For those under 16, riding on public roads is prohibited. This applies to all cities in Paraná, including Maringá.
Speed limits: 20 km/h on bike lanes and 6 km/h on sidewalks
CETRAN-PR Resolution 106/2026 sets speed limits for electric scooters in Paraná. On bike lanes and cycle tracks, the maximum speed is 20 km/h, as long as it respects technical assessment and local signage.
In pedestrian areas, such as sidewalks, squares, and parks, the limit drops to 6 km/h. And passing through these areas is only allowed when authorized by signage — that is, it's not automatic.
These numbers align with Maringá's Municipal Law No. 11.981/2025, which already set exactly the same limits: 20 km/h on bike lanes and 6 km/h on sidewalks.
Where are electric scooters banned in Paraná?
The new state rule also defines where electric scooter riding is prohibited in Paraná. The list is clear:
- High-speed roads (like BR-376 or PR-317, in Maringá's case)
- Roads with speed limits above 40 km/h
- Exclusive bus lanes
- Highways
- Sidewalks, unless expressly authorized by signage
This means that, in Maringá, riding on avenues like Tuiuti or Paraná (where the limit can exceed 40 km/h) requires extra caution. Before heading out, check whether your scooter is allowed on that road.
State resolution does not replace municipal laws
CETRAN-PR Resolution 106/2026 is a state guideline. It guides municipalities but does not replace local rules. Each city remains responsible for regulating and enforcing its own roads.
In Maringá, this means Municipal Law No. 11.981/2025 also applies. The law requires:
- 20 km/h limit on bike lanes and cycle tracks
- 6 km/h limit on sidewalks, squares, and parks
- Mandatory helmet use
- Required equipment: speed indicator, bell, and nighttime lighting
- Prohibition on fast roads and streets with high speed limits
Each city can create more specific rules, as long as they respect state and federal guidelines.
What about federal rules? CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023 still applies
CONTRAN Resolution No. 996/2023 still defines the national category of self-propelled personal mobility devices. Electric scooters and bicycles up to 1,000 W and 32 km/h do not require registration, licensing, or license plates.
For electric scooters, a driver's license (CNH) is not required. The federal minimum age is 16 — the same now adopted by Paraná.