Mobility Scooters - Getting Around With Ease

Mobility scooters are an excellent way to move around. It is a breeze to go to the shop or visit your friends. You can also regain your independence and stop relying on family or ride services.

There are a variety of ways to lease or purchase a scooter in the UK. These include major high street sellers, specialist retailers and online providers.

Class 2

Class 2 mobility scooters have a a maximum speed of 4mph and are designed to be used indoors or on pavements. These scooters are not permitted to be used on the road, but they can be driven on pedestrian and crossings that are zebra-shaped. However, you should be certain not to block the path of pedestrians, or people who are using prams or pushchairs. No licence is required to drive a Class 2 scooter. However you must have excellent vision and be able to read a car registration plate at the distance of 12.3 metres (40 ft).

They are smaller and lighter than other types of scooters for mobility and are usually mobile. Some are able to be dismantled in order to fit into a boot of a car which makes them ideal for long trips out and shopping trips. They are not as comfortable as larger models, and some might have an elongated battery.

There are a variety of restrictions on where you can travel with a class 2 scooter, and some public transport companies won't permit you to bring it on board. Brighton &amp