As of this Thursday (01), new rules for the registration and circulation of mopeds come into force throughout Brazil. The change standardizes the requirements for this type of vehicle and expands the obligations for drivers.
Mopeds are considered to be two- or three-wheeled vehicles with a combustion engine of up to 50 cylinders, or an electric motor with a maximum power of 4 kilowatts, whose maximum speed does not exceed 50 kilometers per hour.
With the new rules, the driver’s license becomes mandatory, either through the National Driving License (CNH) in category A or the Authorization to Drive a Moped (ACC). It is also mandatory to wear a helmet and have a vehicle registration plate.
Furthermore, in some states, such as Mato Grosso, mopeds are now subject to payment of IPVA. The authorities reinforce that the measure seeks to increase traffic safety and ensure greater control over the fleet in circulation.
