Mobility Scooters - Getting Around With Ease

Mobility scooters are an excellent option to travel. It is a breeze to get to the store or visit your friends. You can also gain independence and not rely on family or ride services.

In the UK there are a variety of ways to purchase or lease mobility scooters. There are many options, including high-street sellers online retailers, as well as specialist retailers.

Class 2

Class 2 mobility scooters are able to reach a an upper speed limit of 4mph and are designed to be used indoors or on pavements. These scooters are not allowed to be used on roads, but they can be driven on zebra and pedestrian crossings. You should not get in the path of pedestrians or prams, or pushchairs. You don't require a license to operate a class 2 scooter, however it is essential that you have a good eye and read a car's registration plate from about 12.3 metres (40 feet).

They are smaller and lighter than other types of mobility scooters, and they are usually mobile. They can be dismantled to fit into a car's boot which makes them ideal for long trips out and shopping trips. They're not as comfortable as the larger models, and some may have an elongated battery.

There are a variety of limitations on where you can use a class 2 scooter, and certain public transport companies will not permit you to bring it on board. For instance, Brighton &amp