Tuesday, 17 February 2009

A quick summary of mobility scooters

Mobility scooters are battery powered scooters that are driven and controlled in a similar way as a bicycle.

In general, mobility scooters are easy to use and take little practice for their owners to become familiar with them.

Mobility Scooters are suitable for the disabled, the elderly and anyone who wishes to regain independence having lost some degree of their mobility.

Mobility scooters are ideal for disabled people whose work and social lives may have suffered as a result of their immobility.

Mobility scooters come in a wide range of models, including semi-portable folding travel scooters to the much larger and heavier bariatric scooters.

Mobility scooters are an excellent means of retaining, or prolonging, mobility independence. They make it easy to visit the shops, friends and family without outside assistance.

Mobility scooters are controlled using the thumb or fingers to push or pull a lever and they are available in a range of different models to suit the different needs of individuals.

Restrictions

Mobility scooters are not permitted on highways, i.e. motorways, cycle lanes or bus lanes. They are also restricted on many trains and special arrangements will need to be made in order to take them on a plane.

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