Taking the limiter off a greenpower mobility scooter to increase the spee

paulmcg
paulmcg Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited December 29 in Transport and travel

Anyone know where the limiter was s I think it's behind the front light any tipd

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  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Online Community Member Posts: 3,094 Championing
    edited December 11

    It would be illegal to use on the pavement and road with the limiter removed.

    It would also void the warranty…

  • Trevor_PIP
    Trevor_PIP Online Community Member Posts: 1,218 Trailblazing
    edited December 11

    Many owners seek to unlock their scooters to reach speeds of up to 15 mph for a smoother journey and more flexibility. This can be done through a professional speed unlock service, which safely adjusts the scooter's performance. Therefore, it is recommended to consult with a professional for this service.

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 7,350 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @paulmcg, as Wibbles mentioned, there are some rules about speeds that you need to be careful about. Be sure to have a check of the rules on the government website before you make any decisions about altering your scooter. There's some information here: https://www.gov.uk/mobility-scooters-and-powered-wheelchairs-rules/classes

  • Chris75_
    Chris75_ Online Community Member Posts: 4,240 Connected
    edited December 11

    If you run into a pedestrian at 15 mph, i imagine you will be prosecuted as if you were driving a motor vehicle. 4 mph on the pavement, 8 mph on the road. It is illegal in the UK to exceed 8mph on a class 3 scooter.

    I suppose you could apply to change to 'not in class', but that is a matter for the DVLA. You will need a full UK driving licence, and be restricted to driving on the road.

  • Trevor_PIP
    Trevor_PIP Online Community Member Posts: 1,218 Trailblazing
    edited December 11
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1090183#Comment_1090183

    Killjoy.... I was thinking of adding a two stroke motor to mine.....

  • Chris75_
    Chris75_ Online Community Member Posts: 4,240 Connected
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1090191#Comment_1090191

    I don't know why i bother with the rules sometimes, as young teens have carte blanche to tear about on electric dirt bikes, capable of 60 mph.

  • Trevor_PIP
    Trevor_PIP Online Community Member Posts: 1,218 Trailblazing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1090196#Comment_1090196

    Had that issue in my town, but the Police must have done a good job, they did not last long...

  • Chris75_
    Chris75_ Online Community Member Posts: 4,240 Connected
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1090197#Comment_1090197

    These lads aren't doing their speeding in a town, but it is still dangerous behaviour. Gus has been close to getting wiped out as they fly towards us, in unlighted darkness too.

    I can't understand why their parent(s) spend thousands, then tell them to go forth and cause a nuisance. I wasn't even allowed out without being asked if i had my bike, as in push bike lights with me. They even do wheelies, which i don't know how you can without a clutch.

  • Trevor_PIP
    Trevor_PIP Online Community Member Posts: 1,218 Trailblazing
    edited December 11
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1090202#Comment_1090202

    It was like that in my town with those bikes and scooters but I don't see them at all now. One kid damaged a taxi and obviously they are not insured. That taxi driver made a big issue out of it and there has been a decline in the use of them since!

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