mobility scooter an trailers

ballkeeper

is it legal to fit a trailer to my mobility scooter ?

Tori_Scope

Great question @ballkeeper! I had a quick look online, but I don't have a definitive answer for you. I've marked your post as unanswered so that more people will see it

exdvr

Hi @ballkeeper   there are a few available online....check out ebay for some examples.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1311&_nkw=trailer+for+mobility+scooter&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=trailer

ballkeeper

not after buying one trying to find out if i can legally ,
found this ,but feel in more confused .


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maximum-number-of-trailers/maximum-number-of-trailers?fbclid=IwAR15bnzqsP_AFpEomCimiSkjOV8o2MIGYC71bGBt82SS06mt3Cm75TS2DdI

chiarieds

Hi @ballkeeper - I couldn't find a definitive answer online either. However, as well as the link provided above, I did find a mobility shop selling a trailer online. Perhaps you could ring them (0800 404 7443) to see what they say. Here's the link: https://www.ukmobilitystore.co.uk/shop/scooter-accessories/tga-caddy-mobility-scooter-trailer/

janer1967

Hi I hope you find an answer I wonder if it depends if you want to take it on the road or on pavement

I dont know thre answer but would be good if you could share if you do get one

ballkeeper

can have on the pavement,but not on the road it would seem ,if this applies.?

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maximum-number-of-trailers/maximum-number-of-trailers?fbclid=IwAR3uEpcVeVSnAZBbzz7750L5zGWirwyZ9kW3zKZc_xWNXwlY9hKySqYfWBc

ballkeeper

so may be paths only ,parks shopping etc

chiarieds

Hi @ballkeeper - Just to say the link you have given is to the number of trailers (plural) that can be towed in regulations dated 1986 + a 1987 & a 1989 amendment.

Unfortunately I still haven't been able to find any appropriate guidance. Whilst appreciating you have a trailer, there's another mobility shop advertising a trailer which seems to intimate you can use this with a road legal class 3 mobility scooter. Tel: 0808 102 2218. See: https://monarchmobility.com/catalogue/mobility-scooter-trailer/

Another company selling a trailer; tel. 028 9267 7077. See: https://www.johnpreston.co.uk/tga-mobility-scooter-caddy-trailer      Gives you some more options to ring, should you wish.

P.S. the last company has a 'live chat;' they have just said a trailer can be used on the road with a road legal scooter.

ballkeeper

i ask on on police a question and 

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Thu, 3 Sep at 09:24

Classification: OFFICIAL

Chris,

 

Regulation 83 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 concerns the towing of trailers by a wheeled vehicle - please see below:

 

 

 

As you can see from the above, item 2 of the table concerns ‘invalid carriages’ and no exceptions are listed. Therefore, invalid carriages can’t tow trailers.

 

The link below explains about the general use of class 3 invalid carriages:

 

https://www.askthe.scottish.police.uk/content/Q805.htm

 

We hope this information is of use.

 

Regards,

PNLD

(CS

ballkeeper

Chloe_Scope

Hi @ballkeeper, just to let you know that I have edited the email you shared with us as it contained personal information. It does seem odd that they sell trailers but are unable to clearly say if they are allowed. I assume they wouldn't be allowed on public transport.

ballkeeper

thank you,
shops can sell them ,but we cant use them on the road, 

however if i could use  bicycle i could tow a trailer with a pet or child in there

ballkeeper

or maybe this,

exdvr

That is brilliant and at the same time totally ridiculous.  Look out for my post on lightweight scootering for another laugh.

OverlyAnxious

I wonder how long the battery lasts when towing a caravan...could have a lovely holiday in the next estate.