Electric Scooters

[Gobanniumboy]

I am seriously considering having to resort to using 'wheels' to help me get out and about a bit more easily in the near future.  I would like to ask forum members for their help in answering the following question.

 The type of scooter I am considering is a TGA Eclipse termed a Class 2, restricted to 4mph and is intended for use on footpath/pavements, but not the highway.  The problem I have with this, is that I live in a village with hardly any pavement.  My driveway has direct access to the road and to get to the local village store for example, which is approx. 1/4 mile away would require me to use 'the highway' for the whole of the journey.  I have looked at various Web sites ie -  DVLA, Motability, and various mobility centre's without success.
  If there is anyone with experience of this problem who may be able to either help; point me in the right direction; or has used the type of scooter mentioned above, I will be very grateful for their help.

[Tizard]

I, too, live in a village and have used class 2 scooters in the past. If there aren't any footpaths to go on then we have to use the roads/lanes, I used the roads when I have to and get back on the footpath as quickly as I can. Although my new scooter does 6mph I still use the same principle regarding footpaths and roads, I do keep well into the gutter when on the road/lane and only cross the road when it is totally clear. Like others I also walk my dog at the nearside of my scooter, so if anyone gets hit it will be me first

[Morpheus]

I've recently got a class two scooter and considered the problem of have to travel along some local roads that have no pavement.  My thoughts are to get a Hi Vis Jacket.  We in the same position as anybody having to travel along an unpaved highway.

This site does them at very reasonable prices AtSite.co.uk no need to spend £18-£20 quid that some places charge.

Leo

[Morpheus]

I've recently got a class two scooter and considered the problem of have to travel along some local roads that have no pavement.  My thoughts are to get a Hi Vis Jacket.  We in the same position as anybody having to travel along an unpaved highway.

This site does them at very reasonable prices AtSite.co.uk no need to spend £18-£20 quid that some places charge.

Leo

[steve]

Hi Leo

You have found out by now that all the add ons that make scooter riding a bit more pleasent are a complete rip off.

Do not by any scooter accesories, buy bike or motor bike add ons. A bright green or yellow hi visability cape and cap are £9.99 from Argos and a motor bike cover the same price compared to £30 odd quid for something with a disability label.

Have fun

Steve