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Drivers Have Until December 31, 2025, to Register Mopeds, Obtain ACC or CNH A, and Avoid Fines, According to New Requirements from Contran.
A profound change in traffic rules promises to transform the routine of millions of Brazilians. Since July 2023, Resolution No. 996/2023 from the National Traffic Council (Contran) updated the regulations for mopeds, electric bicycles, and individual motorized equipment, such as scooters and electric skateboards.
With the new guidelines, all these vehicles must be registered, licensed, and plated by December 31, 2025. After this deadline, those who do not comply will face fines, vehicle seizure, and other penalties, as warned by the Municipal Mobility and Traffic Department (SMT).
Increased Enforcement Reinforces Compliance with the Law
Since early 2024, the SMT has intensified educational actions and inspections nationwide. The goal is to ensure that owners comply with the deadline set by Contran.
The secretary Marcelino Xavier emphasizes that drivers must act in advance. According to him, “it is essential to start the regularization process as soon as possible, since the law is national, in effect, and noncompliance results in a traffic infraction.”
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Moreover, the requirement applies to mopeds with combustion engines of up to 50 cubic centimeters or electric ones of up to 4 kW, with a maximum speed of 50 km/h.
To drive them, the operator must be over 18 years old and possess License to Drive Mopeds (ACC) or National Driver’s License (CNH) category A.
Required Documents and New Registration Rules
The resolution also states that vehicles manufactured or imported until July 2023 without the Certificate of Compliance with Traffic Legislation (CAT) or model/version code must present supplementary documentation.
Required documents include the Vehicle Safety Certificate (CSV), the inspection report, and the invoice or proof of origin.
All must be submitted by the end of 2025, or the vehicle will be considered irregular. Thus, the owner could face immediate removal and fines from the authorities.
Additionally, Contran reinforces that the goal of the resolution is to standardize registration processes and increase safety on public roads. Therefore, compliance is crucial for those wishing to continue circulating legally.
Difference Between Electric Bicycles and Mopeds
One of the main questions among drivers is understanding the difference between electric bicycles and mopeds.
According to Contran, any electric bicycle equipped with a throttle or capable of exceeding 32 km/h is classified as a moped.
Therefore, it must be registered, and the driver must have ACC or CNH A to operate it on public roads.
This rule aims to increase road safety, facilitate inspections, and standardize circulation throughout Brazilian territory.
Circulation Locations and Mandatory Equipment
The Resolution No. 996/2023 also defines where these vehicles can circulate.
Mopeds should not operate in bike lanes, sidewalks, fast lanes or highways without proper shoulders.
Moreover, the use of helmets is mandatory, even for short trips, as personal protection is essential to prevent serious accidents.
Those caught without the equipment will be subject to fines, points on their CNH, and vehicle removal.
According to Ediclelma Marinho, head of the Traffic Operations Division of the SMT, “regularization is not just bureaucracy; it is a matter of safety and responsibility. We want prepared drivers and vehicles in good condition for circulation.”
She adds that educational actions will continue throughout 2025, aiming to raise awareness among owners and reinforce compliance with the rules.
Educational Campaigns and Driver Adaptation
Since January 2024, the SMT of Santarém, in partnership with Detran and Contran, has been promoting lectures, outreach events, and educational blitzes.
These initiatives aim to guide owners on the new legislation, as well as facilitate the registration and licensing process.
This is expected to reduce accidents, increase safety on the roads, and organize urban traffic, especially in cities with a high number of mopeds.
In addition to local actions, Contran intends to monitor regularization rates and assess the impact of the regulation by the end of 2025. This way, the agency will be able to adjust procedures and strengthen campaigns in areas with lower compliance.
What Does the Future Hold for Brazilian Drivers?
As the final deadline approaches, traffic experts believe that the measure will bring more control, organization, and safety to traffic.
Regularization will allow for more accurate identification of vehicles and drivers, which will help reduce infractions and improve inspections.
However, the success of the changes will depend on drivers’ adherence and the continuity of educational campaigns promoted by public agencies.
According to Contran, the expectation is that the new regularization policy will standardize the circulation of mopeds and ensure safer coexistence among drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Meanwhile, the SMT continues to emphasize that meeting the deadline avoids fines, penalties, and seizures starting from January 2026.
Do you believe that the deadline until 2025 will be sufficient for all drivers to adapt to the new requirements from Contran, or does Brazil need more time to bring order to the streets?
Tudo nextd país é questão de dinheiro….é para arrecadar …tá na cara que é
Quem fez a matéria não procurou se informar com os órgãos de trânsito, os Detrans e Contrans pelo Brasil afora não estão emplacando apesar da norma 996 do CONTRAN, então como o povo vai poder estar em dia com a Lei ?
Essa material não fala dos autopropelido é muito importante falar. EU acho um absurdo ter que emplacar um AUTO´PROPELIDO que chega no maximo 32km com acelerador.
Tem que emplacar mesmo, monte de **** irresponsável andando igual **** nas ruas não respeitando sinalização, tem que tirar essa arma da mão dessas crianças
Tem que emplacar o teu R….. ****
Tem que emplacar o teu R…. ORDINÁRIO
Veículos de 32km são considerados bicicletas elétricas e não precisa em placar. Você leu a matéria?