New Rules for Using mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs

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Overview

Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs are single-seat vehicles with a battery. They’re designed to help if you have trouble walking. 

Who can use mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs 

You can only drive a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair if one of the following applies:

• you have trouble walking because of an injury, physical disability or medical condition
• you’re taking the vehicle to or from maintenance or repair
• you’re the manufacturer testing the vehicle
• you’re demonstrating the vehicle before it’s sold
• you’re training a disabled user

If none of these applies to you and you have an accident, you may be given the same penalty as if you were driving a car. You can go to prison, get a driving ban or get an unlimited fine.

FULL DETAILS OF THE RULE CHANGES