With the popularization and new rules on electric bicycles, imposed by the National Traffic Council (Contran), some things have changed, such as the definition of what it is, and the driving rules of this vehicle.
Thus, some questions have begun to emerge, such as: the electric bike needs qualification, what the speed limit or even if this model is accepted in category 99Trega. If you have these and other questions about it, continue with us and know all about the topic.
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What is considered electric bike?
To be considered an electric bicycle, the vehicle must be human propulsion, have a pedal assisted, reach up to 32 km of maximum factory speed, an auxiliary electric propulsion engine of up to 1000 watts of power, not having a throttle or any device that changes power .
In addition to the basic characteristics, the driver can observe the measurements: If the vehicle is more than 70 cm wide and 130 cm in the distance between the axles, it is considered a moped and accurate ACC license to drive.
It is common for mopeds to be confused with electric bikes and so some people think the electric bike needs qualification, so you need to be aware of what the law says about these vehicles and avoid fines.
Enjoy and check out our article on What is moped? Understand the difference for a motorcycle.
What are the new Contran rules for electric bicycles?
The new rules for electric bicycles come from Resolution 996/2023 From the National Traffic Council (Contran), which brought new definitions for its use and similar vehicles.
And just as the electric bicycle does not need qualification, licensing or registration in traffic departments, your driver also does not need CNH or even a qualification course to drive it. But there are a number of rules that must be met, see below:
What are the rules for driving electric bike?
The rules for driving electric bike start from the place where they can travel, which are: bike lanes or bike lanes. If these places do not exist, the driver can travel urban, but always on the right side, following the flow of cars.
The electric bicycle does not need qualification, but Contran some equipment that is mandatory for those who drive it, are the so -called self -propelled equipment, such as:
Helmet
Speed indicator
Bell
Night signaling (rear, front and side)
PEDALS WITH NIGHT SIGNALING
Tires in good condition
It is noteworthy that according to Contran resolution, the speed indicator can be replaced by an alternative device, such as a speedometer or even a smartphone application connected to the vehicle.
Which vehicles can ride the bike path?
Vehicles that can ride the bike path are those with speed up to 32 km/h, such as: electric bikes, electric scooters, skateboards and all those who do not need license or license to be piloted. See in the Contran board the difference between them:
Source: Senatran
What is the speed limit for walking on bike lanes and sidewalks?
The speed limit for walking on bike lanes and sidewalks may vary according to the municipality where they are circulating, but usually the electric bikes can reach up to 6 km/h and the ordinary bikes cannot exceed 20 km/h.
Cyclomotor vehicles are prohibited from walking by bike lanes and sidewalks, with the permitted circulation on urban expressways and with a maximum permitted speed of up to 40 km/h.
Do you have 99 Bike?
Vehicles accepted in the category 99The, are: motorcycle, car, utility vehicle (serves for cargo transportation), van or reel. And if you are already a 99 partner application driver registered in another category, you can also make deliveries and make more money.
The 99Trega is an exclusive category for sending large or small objects and being deliveries, it is necessary that the partner can circulate on public roads and speeding above 40 km/h, which prevents the use of electric bikes.
To register in the category, it is necessary:
Definitive CNH in the vehicle category used for deliveries (a for motorcycles; b for cars; b or f for shipping vehicles);
CNH with at least 1 year of validity until the expiration date
Be with updated licensing;
Own vehicle (motorcycles only);
Now that you know that electric bicycle does not need license, take the opportunity to check which vehicles are accepted in CATEGORY 99TREGA And see the advantages of making money by delivering with the partnership 99App.