UK Survey on public attitudes to ‘responsible’ mobility scooter use
The UK Department of Transport has recently published results of a attitudestowardsmobilityscooters1 survey which measured public attitudes towards whether those using a mobility scooter should have to undergo training and testing, and whether scooters should be licensed and insured.
Mobility Scooters UK - Public Survey
This has been a topical debate in the UK for many months, heightened by the continuing saga on mobility scooter incidents and accidents on the roads. As mobility scooter use on the highways of the US increases, we are witnessing a similar wave of road traffic incidents as we have reported at Help With Mobility. There is confusion with scooter users over local legislation that governs the operation of their mobility scooter out and about. Clearly as our population of seniors increases, the safety and welfare of mobility scooter users should be addressed.
The report from the Department of Transport in the UK clearly indicates that the public do feel that training IS required, and that scooter users should have appropriate testing, and insurance before taking to the roads.
