Your mobility scooter or powered wheelchair is usually in:
Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs in class 2 and 3 can be used:
Class 3 mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs can also be used on the road. You need to register them with DVLA.
Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs in class 2 and 3 cannot be used on cycle lanes.
To drive on the road, your vehicle must be a powered wheelchair or mobility scooter must be ‘Class 3’
It must have:
Rules for driving on the road
You must follow The Highway Code when using your mobility scooter or powered wheelchair on the road.
You cannot drive:
Cycle lanes and cycle tracks
Cycle lanes are different from cycle tracks.
Cycle lanes are painted on the road and run alongside where usual road traffic (like cars) go. You cannot drive a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair in cycle lanes.
Cycle tracks are separated from the road by barriers or distance. Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs in class 2 and 3 can be driven on cycle tracks.
Dual carriageways
You must use an amber flashing light for visibility if you use a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair on a dual carriageway. Avoid using dual carriageways with a speed limit of over 50mph.
Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs in ‘class 3’ or not in a class must be registered with DVLA.
You do not need to pay vehicle tax if your vehicle is registered with DVLA as a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair.
You may also need to insure your mobility scooter or powered wheelchair, depending on its weight.
Registering a new mobility scooter or powered wheelchair
The dealer will usually register a brand new mobility scooter or powered wheelchair for you.
If the dealer will not do it, you can register the vehicle yourself by filling in form V55/MV.
You’ll get a new vehicle log book (V5C) in the post within 4 weeks of the sale.
Registering a used mobility scooter or powered wheelchair
A used mobility scooter or powered wheelchair should already be registered when you buy it.
Check whether it’s registered by either:
If it’s not registered, you can register the vehicle yourself by filling in form V55/MV.
You’ll get a new vehicle log book (V5C) in the post within 6 weeks of the sale.
Insurance
You do not need insurance for a class 2 or class 3 mobility scooter or powered wheelchair, although it’s recommended.
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