For mobility scooters that need to display a tax disc you can buy tax disc holders that can be attacted to the front of the steering area, so that it is prominently displayed.

Some mobility scooters are not for road use and dont require any tax disc to be displayed but for those that do its best to keep it visible, having it displayed on the front is probably the best area to display it.

It’s only the Class 3 mobility scooters that require this as they are legally allowed to be on the road and can have a maximum speed of up to 8mph.

This type is registered with the DVLA because of the road use and the tax disc displayed is a nil duty tax disc and to register the actual mobility scooter and have it licenced a form needs to be completed and sent to the DVLA.

You may find the information provided at the following link useful Code of practice for class 3 vehicle users it provides answers to questions that you may have regarding the use of powered mobility vehicles on the road.

With there being a good amount of mobility aids available within the UK, the mobility scooter is up there as one of the most popular for people with mobility difficulties.

More are seen on the pavements and roads now as more people are able to get access to help that they need.

Here i will list some of the common benefits of owning and using a mobility sccoter, in no particular order of importance.

1. Providing an easy method of short distance transport for those with needs.
2. Easy to operate.
3. The ability to carry light shopping and personal items.
4. Running off a rechargeable battery.
5. Require very minimal effort from the user.
6. They are usually smooth in motion and quiet while in operation.
7. Suitable for young and old.
8. Comfortable.
9. They dont require an assistant.
10. Safe, as long as they are used responsibly.

As you can see, they are a real benefit for the user and can really make a difference to someone’s everyday life.

Photo from rachel.laureene

At first the thought of a mobility ramp that can be rolled up doesn’t seem possible, but they are in fact available.

Being able to roll up the ramp when not in use and for transportation allows it to be carried (usually in a bag) and transported easily.

As with other mobility ramps, the roll up type are lightweight, to add rigidness to the ramp there are usually two side rails and these act as guides too for added safety while the ramp is in use.

Although more and more public places continue to accommodate people with mobility needs with improved access to buildings, there are always other situations, like visiting a friends or relatives home or other property where they wont have a permanent ramp in place so a temporary one is ideal to take with you and being able to have it rolled up after use and put away into a carry bag makes things nice and simple.