Mobility Scooters - Getting Around With Ease
Mobility scooters are an excellent way to move around. It makes it much easier to go to the shop or visit friends. You can also gain independence and stop relying on family or ride services.
In the UK there are many ways to lease or purchase a mobility scooter. These include major high street sellers as well as specialist retailers, and online providers.
Class 2
Class 2 mobility scooters are able to reach a a maximum speed limit of 4mph and are designed to be used indoors or on pavements. These scooters cannot be used on the roads, but they can be driven at pedestrian and zebra crossings. You should not get in the path of pedestrians or those pushing prams and pushchairs. There is no license required to drive a Class 2 scooter. However, you must have good vision and be capable of reading a vehicle's registration plate at a distance of 12.3 metres (40 feet).
They are smaller and lighter than other types of scooters for mobility, and are often mobile. Some of these scooters are able to be dismantled to fit into the back of a car, making them perfect for shopping trips or long trips out. They are not as comfortable as the larger models, and some may have a shorter battery life.
There are also a number of limitations on where you can travel with a class 2 scooter and some public transport companies will not allow you to bring it on board. Brighton &