Deputy Creates Bill with Rules for the Circulation of Bicycles, Electric Motorcycles, and Scooters in Brazil

Thinking About Reducing The Traffic Impasses Created By The Lack Of Regulation, Federal Deputy Da Vitória Developed A Bill With Rules Focused On The Circulation Of Bicycles, Electric Motorcycles, And Scooters

The Federal Deputy Da Vitória presented a bill that proposes rules for the circulation of bicycles, electric motorcycles, and scooters in Brazilian cities. The text presented by the deputy establishes speeds and conditions that riders must follow to use two-wheeled vehicles on roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes. According to the bill, the rules for using these vehicles on roads are the responsibility of municipalities, as long as they do not exceed speeds of 50 km/h on the roadway, 6 km/h in pedestrian circulation areas, and 25 km/h on bike lanes.

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Bill States That Lack Of Regulation Is Creating Difficulties

Municipalities Will Have To Register Electric Motorcycles And Scooters Above 0.5 Kw And Only People Over 16 Years Old Will Be Allowed To Ride The Vehicles. For The Riders, Safety Standards Have Been Established Such As The Requirement To Have A Bell, Front, Rear, And Side Night Lighting, In Addition To A Speed Indicator.

Riders Who Do Not Comply With The Driving Rules And Required Equipment From The Deputy’s Bill Will Be Subject To Fines. The Deputy Highlights In The Bill That The Lack Of Regulation For Electric Motorcycles, Scooters, And Bicycles Is Creating Various Obstacles To The Use Of These Means Of Transportation, Which Involve Short Trips With Electric Cycles In Rural And Urban Areas As Well As Oversight By Authorities.

According To The Deputy, The Country Currently Has Electric Cycles As An Excellent Option For Those Who Wish To Travel Short Distances.

However, Their Use Has Been Hindered And Complicated By The Government, Either Due To Excessive Bureaucracy Or Misclassification With Mopeds As Currently Established By The CTB, Contradicting The Concepts Of Sustainability And Principles Of Brazilian Mobility Policy. The Deputy Claims To Have Built The Proposal After Discussing With A Group Of Users In Grande Vitória.

Demand For Electric Motorcycles And Scooters Is Growing In The Country

The Mercado Livre Conducted A Survey Comparing May 2020 To May This Year. The Survey Indicated That The Volume Of Inquiries To Import Electric Motorcycles And Scooters Increased By 1,198%.

The Second Category That Presented The Most Growth In The New Electric Motorcycle Sector, With 117%, Was The 200cc Category. The 150cc Models Increased By 107%, And The 250cc Models Saw A Rise Of 97%.

Advantages Of Two-Wheeled Electric Vehicles

Electric Motorcycles And Scooters, Although More Expensive Than Combustion Vehicles, Offer Several Benefits To Consumers And The Environment, Such As Zero Emissions.

Electric Models Are Much Quieter Compared To Combustion Ones, Which Also Contributes To Reducing Noise Pollution. A Notable Advantage That Differentiates Electric Motorcycles And Scooters From Regular Motorcycles Is Their Electric Motor, Which Requires Much Fewer Repairs Due To A Lower Number Of Parts. Compared To Other Motorcycle Types, Electric Models Tend To Be More Economical, As Energy Costs Are Lower Compared To Gasoline Usage.