Guidelines for powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters - Highway code



Guidelines for powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters

There is class one of manual wheelchair (Manually push or pull by person) and classes two of powered wheelchairs and powered mobility scooters. Manual wheelchairs and Class 2 vehicles are those with higher speed limit of 4 mile per hour or 6 kilometres per hour and are designed to be used on pavements. There is Class 3 vehicles are those with better speed limit of 8 mile per hour or 12 kilometres per hour and are able to be utilized on the road as well as the footpath.

When you are travelling on the road you should follow the assistance and regulations for other vehicles; when you use the pavement then you have to obey the regulation and policy for pedestrians.

Always pavements are much safer than roads therefore you should be used when accessible. Always offer priority to pedestrians and show attention for other pavement users, especially those with a hearing or visual impairment who might not be alert that you are there.

Before you moving from the pedestrian area onto the main road, you have to take extra care. For all time glance around and ensure it is safe to continue the traffic. At all times aim to utilize dropped kerbs. If you have to go up or move down a kerb, for all time approach it at right angles.


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