Jen had an experience on the open road recently that caused her to ponder… just where are mobility scooters allowed to scoot?
Senior constable Stef Harris says that around town, our roads are available to many forms of transport beyond cars, and that includes bicycles, horses, and – yes – mobility scooters.
However, when it comes to motorways, they are a no-go.
“Motorways are designed for high-speed travel, and bicycles, mobility and stock are not permitted.”
Stef says that although some of these vehicles increasingly resemble tiny cars with their roofs and windscreens, they are still classed as mobility scooters.
There is a fairly good chance that the one or two mobility scooter drivers locally who are going a bit rogue on the highways are already known to the police, so your best bet is to pass with care and call the police to give them a heads-up.
“It is up to all of us drivers to keep an eye out for the safety of vulnerable road users.”
Around town, there is an expectation that mobility scooters stick to the footpaths where possible.
If the footpaths are uneven or non-existent, Stef reckons they need to “stay as far left as practical”.
