Rules for users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters•Rule 36
Classes of Wheelchairs and Scooters
There is one class of manual wheelchair (called a Class 1 invalid carriage) and two classes of powered wheelchairs and powered mobility scooters. Manual wheelchairs and Class 2 vehicles are those with an upper speed limit of 4 mph (6 km/h) and are designed to be used on pavements. Class 3 vehicles are those with an upper speed limit of 8 mph (12 km/h) and are equipped to be used on the road as well as the pavement.
💡Example
Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are classified into three types: manual (Class 1), powered for pavement use (Class 2), and powered for road use (Class 3). For example, if you have a Class 2 scooter, you should use it on pavements with a maximum speed of 4 mph. In contrast, a Class 3 scooter can be used on the road with a maximum speed of 8 mph.
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