Mobility Scooters - Getting Around With Ease

Mobility scooters are an excellent way to move around. It can make getting to the shops or visiting friends much easier. You can also gain independence and not rely on family or ride services.

There are many ways to purchase or lease scooters in the UK. There are many options that include high-street sellers as well as online retailers and specialist retailers.

Class 2

Class 2 mobility scooters have a a maximum speed limit of 4mph and are designed to be used indoors or on pavements. These scooters aren't allowed to be used on roads, but they can be driven onto zebra and pedestrian crossings. It is not recommended to drive in the path of pedestrians, or those pushing prams and pushchairs. You don't need a licence to drive a class 2 scooter, however it is important that you have good eyesight and can see a car's registration number from about 12.3 metres (40 feet).

They are smaller and www.mymobilityscooters.uk lighter than other kinds of mobility scooters, and tend to be transportable. Some are able to be dismantled in order to fit in the car's boot which makes them ideal for long days out and shopping trips. They're not as comfortable as larger models, and some might have a shorter battery life.

Some public transport companies won't permit you to ride a class 2 scooter on board. For instance, Brighton &amp