{"id":3370,"date":"2022-06-02T12:16:20","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T12:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.multicare.co.uk\/?p=3370"},"modified":"2023-07-26T11:50:39","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T11:50:39","slug":"electric-mobility-scooters-where-are-you-allowed-to-drive-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.multicare.co.uk\/blog\/2022\/06\/02\/electric-mobility-scooters-where-are-you-allowed-to-drive-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Mobility Scooters – Where are you allowed to drive them?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Throughout the years, more and more people with mobility or disability issues aren’t thriving fully while using a simple wheelchair<\/a> to get around.\u00a0<\/span>Electric mobility scooters<\/a> were created as a result to assist such individuals in their daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the <\/span>National Library of Medicine<\/span><\/a>, road mobility scooters have helped the elderly people move around but also has increased the travelling of disabled people as they have a big storage space and a long range to drive long distances with one charge.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, a large number of people are rather skeptical about getting one because they believe it to be an expensive choice and that it is not a cost-effective vehicle to use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To help you decide, this post will cover all you need to know about owning a mobility scooter as well as where to find the best store.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are the main types of Mobility Scooters?<\/span><\/h2>\n

According to <\/span>Gov.uk<\/span><\/a>, people are not required to get a licence in order to drive small scooters, however you might be required to register it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, only certain types can be considered road legal and be driven on the road. <\/span>Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs come in 2 categories:<\/span><\/p>\n

Class 2<\/span><\/h3>\n