Last Monday, the 3rd, the resolution of the National Traffic Council (Contran) came into effect that establishes the differences between mopeds (scooters), electric bicycles, skateboards and scooters electrical.
Despite the agency's new regulation, the city halls of Rio de Janeiro and other large cities in the country have not yet expressed their views on the inspection method to combat abuses committed by these vehicles.
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Contran's new measures determine that scooter drivers must have a category A driving license or ACC authorization. In recent months, these vehicles have become popular on the edge of the capital of Rio de Janeiro.
In addition, scooters now need to be registered, with a deadline for adaptation until December 2025. Registration of mopeds can be done from November this year. The decision whether or not to allow traffic from these vehiclesin the city's cycle paths will be the responsibility of the city halls.
The absence of clear regulations makes the riverfront a dangerous environment for pedestrians. According to reports from regulars in the region, the presence of mopeds on the bike path causes some discomfort, as they always pass at high speed.
Contran's new inspection rules create inconvenience
Raphael Pazos, founder and member of the Rio Cycling Commission, raises questions about the Contran resolution.
According to him, instead of limiting, the resolution facilitates the presence of mopeds on cycle paths. He highlights the difficulty for inspectors to visually identify the speed of these vehicles.
Pazos suggests a cautious approach on the part of agentsof transit pending clarification in the regulations. He indicates that cyclists using models without pedals should be addressed, since these are usually higher power mopeds.
This measure would help to restrict the indiscriminate use of mopeds, which often cause inconvenience and put the safety of other users at risk. While the regulation is not considered by the city hall, it is important to be aware of the old rules.
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