Class 3 electric mobility scooters on the other hand are much larger, they will travel up to 8 mph (12.8 kph) and will probably have a switch to change to the 4 mph speed. A class 3 electric mobility scooter may be used on roads, but do not require a driving license. However you must meet the relevant eyesight requirements and not drive under the influence of drink or drugs etc. Further information is available from the DVLA site, here. The different speed settings can be easily classed as 8mph for use on roads, and the 4mph setting for pavements or footpaths.
If you opt for the class 3 electric mobility scooter, the law requires that it has lights, indicators, horn, rear view mirror and rear reflectors. A flashing beacon is only required for use on a dual carriageway, but I would strongly advise against using your scooter on a dual carriageway. Although insurance is not a legal requirement for your electric mobility scooter, at least public liability insurance to cover accidental damage to other people and their property is advisable. The next criteria to look at is storage, a class 2 electric mobility scooter is a lot smaller, and easier to store, it can be simply left in the car boot, add an in-car charger and it gets recharged as you drive around, or simply remove the battery and charge indoors overnight. A class 3 electric mobitity scooter on the other hand requires a bit more storage space, ideally a corner of a garage with the charger located handily to plug in when returning the scooter to the park area. There are covers available for all electric mobility scooters, these are available on the accessories page. Dependant on your requirements a powered wheelchair might be better for your needs. For easier transportation maybe a manual wheelchair might prove to be useful.
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