Which Mobility Scooter?

[mattylad]

IMO its not the scooter that is the problem but the person driving it.
Some of them seem to think that they have a god given right to barge down a shopping aisle forcing anyone else to jump aside or be hit.
They dont ask, say "excuse me can I get past" etc when someone is stood looking at something, like an able bodied person would do - they just try to barge past.

That said, I have one for my MIL that's been sat outside for the past year because it needs new batteries that neither of us can afford.

 

[Ihavenojob]

Why 2 classes?

 

[securespark]

matty: The usual size of battery is around 45-50Ah. These are around £70 each for MK, a really good brand.

75 Ah, the upgrade size of battery are around £100 each. 100Ah are £100+ each.

IHMJ: Don't know. That's just how it was decided.

Class I: Manual wheelchairs – self/attendant propelled and not electrically powered.

Class II: Powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters – intended for footpath or pavement use only with a maximum speed limit of 4 mph.

Class III: A road going scooter capable of a top speed of 8 mph, having

• a maximum unladen weight of 150kg
• a maximum width of 0.85 metres
• a device to limit its speed to 4mph
• a maximum speed of 8mph
• an efficient braking system
• front and rear lights and reflectors
• direction indicators able to operate as a hazard warning signal
• an audible horn
• a rear view mirror

 

[securespark]

This one is new, but has anyone any experience with these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Drive-Roy...a005ba6&pid=100010&rk=4&rkt=5&sd=172432374255

 

[HawkEye244]

How do you stop it being nicked ?

http://www.itv.com/news/london/2016...ter-stolen-while-owner-goes-to-bible-reading/

 

[securespark]

Meta M357T-V2 alarm.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/M357T-V2-THATCHAM-APPROVED-MOTORBIKE-IMMOBILISER/dp/B00GSPGPOG

Meant for bikes, but I bet you could wire it into the ignition and/ or motor to disable it.

 

[durhamplumber]

Scourge of the high streets, not to mention roads. Just like push bikes they should be registered & insured.

Dont talk crap....

 

[securespark]

Apparently the Meta is not suitable.

Still looking for something suitable.

Bought a TGA Breeze S4 with canopy off ebay.