Just An Opinion.

[TWR]

There have been many reports of the Mobility " Stiring moss drivers" Scooter drivers running into pedestrians, whats your opinion regards the persons that use them? should they have to take some type of test?

[RATTER15]

Yes I think they should take some kind of basic test, my MIL had one, she used it twice while I ran in front of her clearing the way so she didnt knock anybody over, lethal in the shops!! we took it away and sold it lol.

We spend quite a bit of time around town and to be honest I have never noticed them being a problem (apart from my MIL) I think a lot this is just intolerance to these people and their mode of transport.

[IggyB]

Even if you did introduce a test whereby users had to manoeuvre the thing around some cones etc. do you think that for all the money that would cost to administer that it would reduce the risk of injury (which I still feel must be incredibly low compared against usage)

[Toureman]

http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/travelling/roads/roadsafety/mobility-scooters/

[woofgang]

Iggy a test would weed out those people who, by reason of their disabilities, would be unsafe to use one in public, many of the issues that you list are good reasons for a person not to have one!! No one is suggesting anything complex. if they cannot manoeuvre safely, judge speed, avoid obstacles including people and pets and cope with busy pavements and roads then they shouldn't be out on one for their own safety!!

[Toureman]

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmselect/cmtran/414/41403.htm

[baza]

I saw 2 old boys last night racing each other to the RBL club, don't know if they were sober when they left. Can you be breath tested for driving a scooter on the pavement?

[TWR]

Unfortunately they are designed to be used by just the sort of people who may have difficulty passing tests - would you be happy to take away someones only means of getting around not because they had ever done anything dangerous but simply because they could not pass a formal test?

Person has the right to walk SAFELY on the pavements Iggy, how much damage can be caused by the likes of these Scooters is known by a few that get injured by them, I do not recall stating "Taking their Scooters away from them" what I stated was a Test to prove that they are capable of driving the things safely, but I see some have to twist the opinion. at 4mph they can still brake bones in someones legs / feet or does that not concern you? it seems not.

[carrust]

With cyclists, motability scooters, dogs on 50' leads & huge child buggies on the pavements, it'll soon be safer to walk on the road!

[Postdog]

Some very arrogant opinions on here! I just hope all of you sanctimonious so and so' s never need to use one. BTW you do sometimes need to use the road when changing pavements to find a dropped kerb.

[Baldric]

///they may have issues with mental reasoning; may have difficult in new situations for which they are unprepared; may be deaf; may have a number of complex medical issues///

And these are the people you want to let loose on them?

[Postdog]

Or they just can't walk! The clue is in the word mobility.

[Baldric]

As these things are going to used on Pavements, Roads and in Shops and other areas where they are going to mix with Pedestrians with various levels of motor skills on two legs, little old Ladies, Toddlers etc, then there should be some degree of skill required to operate one, and not just dish them out to anyone as some seem to be suggesting.

[Postdog]

What utter .......

[vulcan42]

They can start by banning the drivers from using their mobile phones.Twice now I have been hit by scooterists intent on listening to their phone.

[Baldric]

Maybe some sort of test should be required if only to weed out the inarticulate!

[EcclesCake]

No one is suggesting that all users of mobility scooters are hell bent on causing pain and misery to pedestrians and drivers and that those with additional needs should forever be incarcerated in their homes until they pass 'The Test'.

I honestly do think that at least a familiarisation course should be mandatory for all scooter users, for their comfort and safety and for those around them.

[Baldric]

Oh dear!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctV4H5Np0hc

[Jemisa]

I think you're talking about these monsters of scooters that take up half the pavement TWR. I have used a scooter for over 10 years, a small fold-away that goes in the boot of the car. Never have I run into anyone or over anyone, I have my thumb on the brake at all times. I find the people who have a phone stuck to their ear not looking where they are going, mothers who let their 2 - 3 year olds run riot & 11 year old boys who dare you to run 'em over are a a pest.
I agree that these other big buggers are dangerous on our pavements. A test I don't think so, how would one impliment that then TWR?

[FredPuli43]

Even the lesser models can be a hazard. The pavements of Frinton-on-Sea are more dangerous than Connaught Avenue, the high street,itself, and that really is saying something!

[Postdog]

They should also have a test to stop some morons getting on this site.