Rules for users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters•Rule 40
Safely Joining Road in Mobility Scooters
When moving off the pavement onto the road, you should take special care. Before moving off, always look round and make sure it’s safe to join the traffic. Always try to use dropped kerbs when moving off the pavement, even if this means travelling further to locate one. If you have to climb or descend a kerb, always approach it at right angles and don’t try to negotiate a kerb higher than the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.
💡Example
When moving from the pavement to the road, ensure it's safe by looking around and use dropped kerbs where possible. For example, if you're on a mobility scooter in a busy town centre, look around for traffic before moving onto the road and travel to the nearest dropped kerb to safely join the traffic.
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