Mobility Scooters - Getting Around With Ease

Mobility scooters are a great way to get around. It can make going to the store or visiting your friends a lot easier. You can also regain your independence and not rely on family or ride services.

In the UK there are a variety of ways to buy or lease a mobility scooter. There are numerous options that include high-street sellers as well as online retailers and specialist retailers.

Class 2

Class 2 mobility scooters have a an upper speed limit of 4mph. They are designed to be used indoors or on pavements. They are not permitted to be driven on roads, but can be driven on zebra and pedestrian crossings. It is not recommended to drive in the path of pedestrians or people pushing prams and pushchairs. There is no license required to operate a Class 2 scooter. However you must have excellent vision and be capable of reading a vehicle’s registration plate at the distance of 12.3 metres (40 feet).

These scooters are smaller and lighter than other mobility scooters, and they tend to be portable. Some are able to be dismantled in order to fit in the boot of a car which makes them ideal for long days out and shopping trips. However, they aren’t as comfortable as larger models, and some may have a shorter battery life.

There are also a number of restrictions on the places you can take a class 2 scooter, and certain public transport companies will not permit you to bring it on board. For example, Brighton &amp