MOBILITY scooters offer a new freedom for many people.
They can however pose challenges for other road users.
They can only travel at 8mph but may be using the road.
Give them space and only overtake when it is safe to do so.
Smaller mobility scooters are restricted to using footpaths and pavements.
Dropped kerbs are the only way mobility users can cross a road easily.
It is also an offence to obstruct these crossing points.
When parking consider whether you are inadvertently making it trickier for a less mobile person to get around.
Mobility scooters are not allowed to use cycle lanes or bus lanes, so try not to get impatient if it seems they are blocking the road – they are obeying the law.
You might be surprised to learn drivers in mobility scooters can technically use dual carriageways.
Always expect the unexpected and be prepared for someone around the corner who may be travelling slower than you.
Richard Gladman
Head of driving and riding standards
Institute of Advanced Motorists
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