If you're riding or thinking about starting with an e-scooter in Maringá, you need to know: it's not just about grabbing the device and heading out. Municipal Law No. 11.981/2025 is crystal clear about which equipment is mandatory for legal riding on city streets. Ignoring these requirements can result in fines and, worse, leaves you unprotected in case of an accident. The good news? At Patinep Store, we help you equip your e-scooter with everything the law requires — with original, quality parts.

A helmet is mandatory, without exception. Any e-scooter use in Maringá requires proper helmet use. We're not talking about generic quality: the equipment must be in good condition, properly fitted to your head, and meet safety standards.

A quality helmet protects against impact and can make the difference between a close call and a serious injury. Invest in a model designed specifically for e-scooters or skateboards, with good finish and ventilation.

Every e-scooter must have a functional speed indicator. This requirement exists because speed limits in Maringá vary by location: 20 km/h (12 mph) on bike lanes, and 6 km/h (4 mph) on sidewalks and parks.

Without a visual indicator, you can't guarantee you're staying within the legal limit. Most modern e-scooters already come with a display showing real-time speed — verify that yours works correctly.

A bell is mandatory equipment and often underestimated. Its function is simple but critical: alerting pedestrians, other cyclists, and drivers to your presence.

A good bell needs to be clear and audible. That weak sound nobody hears won't cut it. Choose a quality bell that makes enough noise to be heard in an urban environment — this can prevent unnecessary collisions.

Front and rear lights are mandatory for riding at night in Maringá. Municipal law requires your e-scooter to have proper night signaling — a white or yellow light in front and a red one in back.

If you ride in late afternoon or at night, these lights are essential. They make you visible to motorized vehicles and drastically reduce accident risk. Many premium e-scooters come with integrated LED lights; more basic models allow installation of additional lights.

Mandatory equipment works together with the city's traffic circulation rules. Having a helmet, bell, speed indicator, and lights isn't enough if you ride in prohibited areas.

Municipal Law No. 11.981/2025 establishes that e-scooters may circulate in:

• Bike lanes and bike paths — maximum 20 km/h (12 mph)
• Sidewalks, plazas, and parks — maximum 6 km/h (4 mph)
• Shared traffic lanes — only on roads with speed limits up to 40 km/h (25 mph)

Prohibited: riding on expressways, high-speed streets, or heavy pedestrian areas without moving at walking pace (6 km/h maximum).

You must be at least 16 years old to ride an e-scooter alone. Those under 16 can ride but must be accompanied by an adult.

Good news: A driver's license (CNH) is not required for e-scooters up to 32 km/h (20 mph), according to Brazil's CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023. Your e-scooter is regulated as micro-mobility equipment, not a motor vehicle.