Driving if you have the Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of PIP

Drifter86

Are you allowed to drive if you have the Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of PIP ??

I'm new here and would be grateful to hear your feedback.

Thanks in advance.

janer1967

Hi there and welcome to the community 

Yes you can drive if you get enhanced mobility 

By getting enhanced it opens up eligibility to get a car through the motability scheme 

Drifter86

My mental health condition means that sometimes I can't even get out of bed or look after myself. But other times I can do alot more. I'm just concerned that being on the enhanced rate means PIP wouldn't be ok with me being able to get around.

janer1967

They wouldn't link it to being eligible for a motability car if that was the case 

As long  as driving doesnt contradict the reason you are awarded pip and you have a valid driving licence and as stated above your condition doesn't disqualified you from driving then it is permitted 

Drifter86

Thank you

66Mustang

If in doubt ask your doctor.

I was in a similar position r.e. whether I should be driving with my mental health conditions so asked (more than one) doctor and they said I am OK but was nice to get the confirmation.

Drifter86

Thanks for your responses 

OverlyAnxious

This isn't as simple as it seems.  

The only way to get Enhanced Mobility for mental health issues alone (without walking issues as well) is if you need another person to help complete familiar journeys.

So essentially, if you're mentally well enough to drive familiar journeys alone, you won't be eligible for a Motability car...  Even if you rely on personal transport because you can't use any other form of public transport and need a specific type of vehicle...