Scooters will have a license, helmet and license plate, and electric bikes will gain new rules; See what changes in 2026

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The rules are set in 2023 by the National Traffic Council (CONTRAN). It also stipulates that these vehicles must be registered and licensed, carry a license plate, and can only be driven by those with an ACC (Authorization to Drive Motorcycles) or Class A driving licence. The use of a helmet and protective clothing is also mandatory.

Electric bicycles and self-propelled equipment will also have new rules. The decision maintains the exemption from registration and license plates, but sets technical standards, mandatory equipment and trading rules. Each municipality or state will continue to be allowed to create supplementary rules, such as allowing movement on specific roads or the possibility of collecting IPVA, when provided for by local legislation.

Here are the key points of the decision, and what actually changes for each type of vehicle.

The main rules of decision

Official vehicle definitions

• Bike: Two- or three-wheeled vehicle with a maximum speed of up to 50 km/h, combustion engine up to 50 cylinders or electric motor up to 4 kW
• Electric bike: Human propulsion with auxiliary motor up to 1000W, the motor only runs when the driver presses the pedals, without the accelerator, maximum auxiliary speed: 32 km/h
• Self-propelled equipment: One or more wheels, which may or may not be self-balancing (such as electric scooters and unicycles, which stand on their own, without the need for external support), a motor of up to 1000 W (up to 4000 W for self-balancing unicycles), a maximum speed of 32 km/h, a width of up to 70 cm and a wheelbase of up to 130 cm

Registration, plate and licensing requirements

• Registration and licensing: Mandatory
• Painting: Mandatory
• Qualification: ACC or CNH A
• Helmet: mandatory
• Protective clothing: mandatory
• Scooters manufactured or imported before the decision must be listed on Renavam between 11/1/2023 and 12/31/2025 – after which their circulation is prohibited.
• New scooters must provide CAT, brand/model code and invoice for registration.

• Exemption from registration, licensing and license plate
• License exemption
• Mandatory equipment: speedometer (or app that indicates speed); doorbell; Front, rear, side and pedal night signals; Left rearview mirror. Tires are in safe condition

Self-propelled equipment:

• Exempt from registration, license and license plate
• Exempt from licence
• Mandatory equipment: speed indicator/limiter; doorbell; And front, rear and side night signs

Trading rules from 2026

Bicycles – It is forbidden to drive on highways and highways unless there is a shoulder or a designated lane. States and municipalities can set permitted roads and speed limits.

electric bikes – They can travel on bike paths, bike lanes, and bike paths, respecting limits set by the city or state council. Sports versions can have speeds of up to 45 km/h, only on roads, motorways or licensed competitions.

Self-propelled equipment – They may be allowed to travel on pedestrian zones at a maximum speed of 6 km/h or cycle paths, cycle lanes and roads at a maximum speed of 40 km/h.

Violations and expected penalties

The decision refers to violations already stipulated in Brazilian traffic law. among them:

• Driving in an unauthorized place – a moderate violation
• Driving on sidewalks or bicycle paths without a permit – a very serious offense
• Driving a motorcycle without a license plate or driver’s license is a very serious crime
• Driving a motorcycle without a helmet is a very serious offense with a suspended license
• Scooters or electric bicycles on highways/highways without a proper lane – a very serious offense

Vehicles excluded from the rules: