VAT relief - If you’re disabled or have a long-term illness, you may be eligible for VAT relief, which cuts VAT from the cost of your scooter and makes it cheaper to buy. Most suppliers offer VAT relief prices if you provide a completed self-declaration form from gov.uk. Firstly, they had to meet our quality criteria. It doesn’t really matter how light the scooter is if it’s rubbish, right?

The government says it hopes to draft legislation in the future which will further regulate e-scooters, including technical requirements and expectations of users on the roads. The Drive Devilbiss Automatic Folding Scooter was our No.1, largely due to its reliability, build quality and excellent manoeuvrability. It just edged out the Betty & Bertie Lupin, which is the lightest and most transportable of these car boot scooters. The Wisging foldable scooter was the smallest, and the best budget option; while the Drive Devilbiss Elite was the most comfortable and strongest option for heavier riders; but was also the most expensive. Do you live on quite a steep hill? Or are you planning longer journeys and may encounter some inclines?Males aged 10-19 were the largest demographic in terms of those involved in crashes, followed by men aged 20-29. At home, they can be far simpler to take into your home, up a few steps, if need be. If you’ve got a mobility scooter shed or storage shelter, it’ll go in and out more easily. Electric mobility scooters and power chairs offer more effortless movement and greater independence than manual wheelchairs. You'll have an assessment - one of Motability’s dealers will come to your home to assess your needs, and they'll allow you to test drive a scooter before you choose one. Make sure you find out who has responsibility for maintaining the scooter and whether you will need to pay for repairs if something goes wrong.

We talked about the most important aspects to consider when choosing the best lightweight folding mobility scooter for you. A powered wheelchair, on the other hand, may be appropriate for those with limited upper body strength. At Blue Badge we are Mobility Scooter insurance experts, we also offer a range of mobility scooter-related services such as wheelchair insurance for electric wheelchairs and manual chairs, carers insurance and OAP travel mobility scooter insurance. A 21-year-old woman died four days after she crashed while riding a rented e-scooter in Northampton, while a 74-year-old man also died in Greater Manchester in January after colliding with two parked cars on New Year's Day. The NHS provides a wide range of mobility equipment , including wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters. If you think you need one, speak to your GP, consultant or physio who can refer you for review. It’s worth researching the options available ahead of time so you know what will or won’t work for you and your lifestyle (e.g. if you need to be able to use public transport or have narrow doorways that will limit your choice of equipment). The Cost of Mobility ScootersCertain features must be considered when purchasing an adult mobility scooter to ensure the chosen model meets the user’s needs. The DfT is trialling schemes, run by private providers such as Voi and Lime, in a number of major cities, including London, Nottingham and Bristol. The MobilityPlus+ Triumph is a compact 3-wheel mobility scooter with an incredibly small turning circle! The 3-wheel design lets you weave effortlessly through busy shopping centres and high streets with close control and excellent manoeuvrability. It will also go through standard sized doorways and hallways comfortably. All scooter types and classes come with 3 wheel options, so whether you're looking for a compact travel scooter, a pavement scooter or a road legal scooter, if you want 3 wheels you've come to the right place! Did you know that the first ever mobility scooter, the Amigo Scooter, was a 3 wheeler?

While riding a privately owned e-scooter on public land is currently illegal, we are considering how best to design future regulations."

Start Your Adventure with the Tandem Mobility Scooter

Sometimes a scooter will be advertised as transportable or portable. Typically this means it can be separated into several pieces, normally 5 pieces. As you can imagine, this takes more time and is quite labour intensive. Three wheel mobility scooters include some of the most stylish scooters on the market today. They may be more popular on the continent, but they are becoming increasingly popular in the UK too and we have a great selection here at CareCo. Most Class 2 scooters have a maximum speed of 4mph, as that's the legal speed limit for pavements. Mobility scooters for the road (Class 3)