Mobility Scooters - Getting Around With Ease
Mobility scooters can be an excellent method of traveling. It can make getting to the store or visiting your friends a lot easier. You can also regain your independence and stop relying on family or ride services.
In the UK there are many ways to lease or purchase mobility scooters. These include major high street sellers as well as specialist retailers and online vendors.
Class 2
Class 2 mobility scooters are made for indoor and pavement use with a maximum speed of 4mph. These scooters aren't allowed to be driven on roads, but can be driven onto zebra and pedestrian crossings. You should not get in the path of pedestrians or people pushing prams and pushchairs. You don't need a licence to operate a class 2 scooter, but it is essential that you have a good eye and see a car's registration number from a distance of around 12.3 metres (40 feet).
These scooters are lighter and smaller than other types of scooters for mobility and are typically portable. Some of these scooters are able to be dismantled and fit in the back of a car, making them perfect for shopping trips or long outings. They are not as comfortable as larger models, and some might have a shorter battery life.
There are also a number of restrictions on where you can take a class 2 scooter and some public transport companies won't permit you to bring it on board. For example, Brighton &