Mobility Scooters - Getting Around With Ease

Mobility scooters are a great way to get around. It makes going to the store or visiting friends much easier. You can also regain independence and stop depending on family or ride-services.

There are many ways to purchase or lease scooters in the UK. These include major high street sellers, specialist retailers and online vendors.

Class 2

Class 2 mobility scooters are made for indoor and pavement usage with speeds up to 4mph. These scooters cannot be used on roads however they can be driven on pedestrian and crossings with zebras. You should not get in the path of pedestrians, or people pushing prams and pushchairs. You don't require a license to operate a class 2 scooter, however it is important that you have a good eye and read the registration plate of a car from a distance of around 12.3 metres (40 feet).

These scooters are smaller and lighter than other mobility scooters, and they are often portable. They can be dismantled to fit in the car's boot which makes them perfect for long trips out and shopping trips. However, they're not as comfortable as larger models, and some may have shorter battery life.

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