Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs on the road: legal requirements
Updated 10 March 2015
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Figure 1.1
Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs must have certain construction features, including:
| Constructions features | Class 2 | Class 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Max unladen weight | 113.4 kg (248 lbs) | 150 kg (330 lbs |
| Max pavement speed | 4 mph (6.4 kmph) | 4 mph (6.4 kmph) |
| Speed device and speed indicator (i) | Not applicable | Required |
| Max width | Not applicable | 0.85 metres (2鈥�9鈥�) |
| Lights | Lamps and reflectors required only if used between sunset and sunrise when used on the carriageway. | (i) front and rear lights and reflectors, and direction indicator, which are able to operate as a hazard warning signal; (ii) an amber flashing light if used on a dual carriageway |
| Rear view mirror | Not applicable | Required |
| Audible warning instrument (horn | Not applicable | Required |
| Breaking requirement | Must be capable of stopping in all conditions in reasonable time and distance, and of being held on a gradient of at least 1 in 5 | Must be capable of stopping in all conditions in reasonable time and distance, and of being held on a gradient of at least 1 in 5. |
This figure appears on page 7 of the document Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs on the road: some guidance for users.