Searching for a mobility scooter can be such a daunting task. There are so many factors to consider, you will only want to make this large financial outlay once. At what speeds do they travel, are they safe, do you need insurance and safety equipment, are they simple to operate, how long will the battery … Read more
The short answer to does a mobility scooter need insurance, is no. But, read on to find out why you may consider insurance for your Mobility Scooter. There is no law to say you need insurance to drive a mobility scooter on the pavement or on the road. Regardless of wether the mobility scooter is … Read more
When I purchased a mobility scooter for my mum, I didn’t have a clue whether I needed to register the scooter or if she needed a licence or anything. The good news is that I do now! If you’re in a similar position, read on. Lets keep things simple. Does your mobility scooter have a … Read more
This was one of the questions I had when researching the purchase of a mobility scooter on behalf of my parents and could find the answer to anywhere. A mobility scooter does not need an MOT. When I googled it, I was getting results for cars, and for registering mobility scooters but nothing about an … Read more
When we see our parents get older and struggling to walk far or get out because they can’t walk too far or drive any more it is a sad feeling. Or maybe there are health implications that mean they, or you can’t get around like you used to. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t … Read more
There are two types of mobility scooter. Mobility scooters that are allowed on roads as well as all other public places. Scooters that are not allowed on roads, but are allowed in all other public places including footpaths. The maximum speed for a mobility scooter is 8mph. (12.8 kph) 8mph is the legal speed limit … Read more