Mobility Scooters - Getting Around With Ease

Mobility scooters are a great way to get around. It can make getting to the shops or visiting friends a lot more enjoyable. You can also regain independence and not be dependent on family or ride-sharing services.

There are many options to lease or purchase a scooter in the UK. 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 maximum speed of 4mph and are designed to be used indoors or on pavements. They are not able to be used on the road, but they can be driven on pedestrian and zebra crossings. It is not recommended to drive in the path of pedestrians, or people pushing prams and pushchairs. You don’t need a licence to operate a class 2 scooter, however it is important that you have good eyesight and be able to see a car’s registration number from a distance of around 12.3 metres (40 feet).

These scooters are smaller and lighter than other kinds of mobility scooters. They are usually mobile. Some models can be dismantled to fit into the trunk of a car which makes them ideal for shopping trips or long trips out. However, they aren’t as comfortable as larger models, and some may have a shorter battery life.

There are a lot of restrictions on where you can take the class 2 scooter and some public transport companies won’t allow it on board. For example, Brighton &amp